Knox: Grainger Summits Loop

Knox: Grainger Summits Loop

Glenmore

10 min from Downtown Kelowna
302 Upper Canyon Dr N, Kelowna, BC V1V 2X6

Often confused with the main hiking area on Knox Mountain Park, the Grainger subsection, is to the east of Clifton Road and is an entirely separate natural area.

The trail network began heavy development during 2023 (with plans for trail signage and more). Much of the northern part (above the intersection of Rio Dr & Upper Canyon Dr) of the natural area is not officially reserved as parkland. In the future, it will likely be developed with homes. However, the primary summit is within the park boundaries.

The network is currently marked with usage rather than signage, and there is a complex network of pathways that all intersect offering a "create your own" hike feeling. Cyclists have created a variety of amateur jumps as well.

Stunning views of Northern Glenmore (notably Wilden) and downtown. The ascent to the apex of the trail follows a newly created wider switchback to a stellar view of the city. The final trek down descends the south side of the mountain at an intense slope! Definitely prepare to slide down on your shoes a bit.

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Route
  • Short
  • Difficult
  • Loop
  • 5.73 km round-trip
  • 1 hr 30 min solo
  • 2 hr group
  • 443 m gain
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
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Address

302 Upper Canyon Dr N, Kelowna, BC V1V 2X6

Driving Time

From Downtown Kelowna, approximate travel time by car is 10 min.

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Detailed Directions

  1. From downtown, head NORTH on Harvey/Highway 97 towards Vernon
  2. Turn LEFT on Gordon
  3. Turn RIGHT on Clement
  4. Turn LEFT on Clifton
  5. Turn RIGHT on Rio Dr just past Blair Pond on the right.
  6. Park at the end of Rio Dr at the intersection where it turns uphill onto Upper Canyon Dr N and enter the park via the trails to the south.

Google Directions

  • Starting Elevation: 560 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 560 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 663 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 496 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 443 meters
  • Elevation Loss: -443 meters
  • Slope Up: 14.00%
  • Slope Down: -14.00%

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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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