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*Stunning! *Steep drop offs (not ideal for young kids) *Bring lots of water *Plan ahead *First part more open, level and populated, walking shoes are adequate *Second part steeper and more isolated, need hiking boots *Most of the hike is in full sun so wear your sunscreen and/or hat.
Goat's Peak is a very beautiful place to hike, with a mixture of terrain.
The first part is easy-to-moderate, wide, overlooking Okanagan Lake, with wonderful views every step! Few railings or fences, so not safe for little kids who run off! If you are only doing the first portion you can do it with almost any type of shoes.
When you get to the end of the relatively straight wide portion the trail turns uphill and becomes more narrow and surrounded by trees. This part of the trail is much more demanding. Be sure to bring more water than you think you need. And do not do this section alone as it's not very populated. There are some side trails so use a GPS or All Trails app to make sure you stay on the trail or can find it if you veer off. You can always use the lake for your sense of direction, too. The trees are not thick and dense, so you can still see quite a lot up there. There are interesting knolls and hills. This last portion of the hike is the hardest and steepest with some places being a little slippery so hiking boots are recommended. The views along the way are great, and from the top is astounding! There is a wooden platform there to mark the top of the trail and make you feel like you've reached the peak. It's also a great place for photos of your group. Or sit and eat a snack!
On any part of this hike you can see birds and woodpeckers. At the top, you will likely see Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures. Marmots live among the rocks, so you may see them during the summer.
Photos from recent hike on first portion with my boy and his friend.
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As you drive away west kelowna and the road becomes an autobahn, keep on the left lane. As soon the exit to Kamloops is passed and I mean second past, you'll notice a turn left option on a small road. Look also for a sign on the right saying Seclusion Bay resort which I saw but didnt think it helped much. You'll drive down a narrow road to the park entrance. Not a big parking lot. There was only 1 available space when I arrived. No reserved disabled parking. The trail starts nicely however becomes steeply descending. Didnt make it to the actual goat peak trail which starts at the end of the more or less road I was on. I was pushing a modified wheelchair. The return was actually quite difficult. Saw few moms with their strollers returning as I was coming down and they seemed to be struggling too. Nonetheless, a good workout, a good feat of endurance. The path offered nice lookout of the lake but unfortunately no access to it. My hike was in April and it was a blend of warmth and cool wind. Would expect in the midst of the summer to be incredibly hot and absolutely no access to cooling off with jumping in the lake. Will...
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Good hike with great views. From the parking lot above Seclusion Bay it's about a 1.2km walk to the trailhead on the road with nice lake views. The road heads downhill, keep going through the concrete barriers, you then head back up and you will be at the trail head. Trail itself is an uphill climb the entire way to the viewing platform. Some parts are steeper than others. From the parking lot it's about 50mins to the top at a slower pace. Trail is marked with yellow Mountain Goat trail markers and is pretty well traveled. There is a nice view point to check out on the lower part of the trail. When you get to the top of the stairs look for the trail to the right, its not marked just worn from people heading up there. The views from the platform at the top are beautiful, there is a bench there for a place to sit. There are no toilets at this park. Dogs are...
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