Knox: Kathleen Lake and Summit

Knox: Kathleen Lake and Summit

Downtown Kelowna

8 min from Downtown Kelowna
450-920 Knox Mountain Dr, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X3
One of Knox Mountain's lesser-known pathways, this trail leads you to the serene water basin that is Kathleen Lake.

To reach the lake, follow the path behind the gate located between the first (Crown) and top (Apex) lookouts (about 1.12 km from Crown Lookout on the right). It takes you on a loop around the lake where several plants and animals such as deer, coyote, cougar and bear habituate.

Hikers are advised to stick to the pathway as the area is recovering from heavy off-road use. This trail is often shared by cyclists.
Route
  • Short
  • Average
  • Loop
  • 3.49 km round-trip
  • 1 hr solo
  • 1 hr 38 min group
  • 189 m gain
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
Features

Address

450-920 Knox Mountain Dr, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X3

Driving Time

From Downtown Kelowna, approximate travel time by car is 8 min.

Notable GPS Co-ordinates

Detailed Directions

1) Drive up the main Knox Mountain Road, or hike up depending on season or day when the gate is closed to the first lookout (Crown Lookout)

2) Continue walking up Knox Mountain Road for another 1.12 km until you see a gate on your right with a Kathleen Lake sign.

3) Walk a short distance down the trail until you see the lake. There is signage for the Kathleen Lake trail which completely encircles the lake, but there is also the Glenmore Ridge trail on the east side of the lake which leads to the true summit of Knox Mountain. The Glenmore Rigde trail has a couple dozen large and elaborate inukshuks on it.

Google Directions

Use our written directions in preference to the Google directions below as they are likely more accurate.

  • Starting Elevation: 514 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 514 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 639 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 514 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 189 meters
  • Elevation Loss: -189 meters
  • Slope Up: 10.00%
  • Slope Down: -10.00%

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Last Updated on Thursday, March 23, 2023

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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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