Knox: Apex

Knox: Apex

Downtown

4 min from Downtown Kelowna
920 Knox Mountain Dr, Kelowna
The Apex trail of Knox Mountain can be a test of strength and hiking ability as it leads you up steep sections to eventually reach the upper lookout. Once at the top, breathtaking views of Lake Okanagan, West Kelowna and downtown Kelowna await.

The Apex trail can be started from the bottom of Knox Mountain or you can drive up to the parking lot and take the path on the right just before Paul's Tomb (the trail should be signed). There are several forks in the path but they all eventually lead to the top.

The Apex trail takes about an hour and on a hot day can be tiring; do bring plenty of water. As it is an unpaved path the route has some areas of loose rock and can be slippery after rainfall; sturdy footwear is recommended.

Recent improvements have been made to the trail to repair erosion caused by heavy rain and regrow vegetation damaged by heavy use of the trail. Please respect the sections where restoration is in process.

In 2012, grizzly bears were allegedly sighted in this area; please be bear aware.
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Route
  • Short
  • Average
  • Non-loop route
  • 4.34 km
  • 45 min solo
  • 1 hr 18 min group
  • 299 m gain
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
  • Child-Friendly
Features

Address

920 Knox Mountain Dr, Kelowna

Driving Time

From Downtown Kelowna, approximate travel time by car is 4 min.

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Detailed Directions

Heading west on Harvey Avenue (Highway 97), turn right onto Ellis St. and follow it right through to the parking lot at the bottom of Knox Mountain.

Google Directions

Non-loop Route
Check the route description and map to see whether this is an out-and-back or point-to-point trip, and plan your return accordingly. These are the recorded route statistics.
  • Starting Elevation: 349 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 616 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 617 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 349 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 299 meters
  • Elevation Loss: -31 meters
  • Slope Up: 15.00%
  • Slope Down: -9.00%

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We have a downloadable GPS map for this trail!

Last Updated on Sunday, January 26, 2025

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GPS Notes
We have often color-coded our GPX tracks. While it is not always the case, we have tried to use the following convention on our newer maps:

Green/Blue: human-verified by our volunteers.
Purple: overgrown trail, bushwhack, or on private property.
Red: default color or not reality-checked
Yellow: Road
Other Colors: May have been satellite traced or imported from third party sources.

While we strongly believe our GPS are accurate, please be aware that no logging system is perfect and to be aware of potential errors. Use at your own risk.

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