Rose Valley: Perimeter Loop

Rose Valley: Perimeter Loop

West Kelowna

12 min from Downtown Kelowna
1488 Rosewood Dr, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4B5
This full perimeter loop begins with a quick right-turn to ascend to the top of the popular eastern summit, which over looks the city. Then, after a brief descent into the neck of the valley, follow a winding trail northward around the brim of the lake to the west side, past marshlands featuring numerous bullrushes. Approximately at the mid-point of the west side of the lake, turn right and head up the side of McDougall Rim (Sweet St marker). Continue to an incredible rock archway that you duck under (City on the Edge of Forever/Cave) to progress to the true summit. Meander down the mountain, keeping right at all forks to pass by a giant rock monolith and arrive at the trailhead.
Route
  • Half-Day
  • Difficult
  • Loop
  • 13.60 km round-trip
  • 3 hr 30 min solo
  • 4 hr 53 min group
  • 913 m gain
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
  • Child-Friendly
Features

Address

1488 Rosewood Dr, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4B5

Driving Time

From Downtown Kelowna, approximate travel time by car is 12 min.

Notable GPS Co-ordinates

Detailed Directions

1) From downtown Kelowna, head west across the bridge into West Kelowna
2) Turn RIGHT onto Westlake Rd
3) Turn LEFT onto Rosewood Dr
4) Drive to the end of the road and park in the cul-de-sac.

Google Directions

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

  • Starting Elevation: 544 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 544 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 934 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 544 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 913 meters
  • Elevation Loss: 913 meters
  • Slope Up: 11.00%
  • Slope Down: -11.00%

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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.
  • Alan.

    Thank for the great out today Craig . I thoroughly loved it .

    Monday, May 21, 2018 at 4:00 PM

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