Kane Valley Cross Country Ski Trail (Merritt)

Description And Directions

Site Description: The trails and parking area are managed in partnership with the Nicola Nordic Ski Club in Merritt. For more information about the club, visit their website: http://www.sonotek.com/kanevly1.html#kv4 In winter, the trails are used for cross-country skiing. The ski trails are not set-up for skate skiing; however, some of the trails may be skate skiied. If you plan to use the area for snow-shoeing, please respect the ski trails by staying off the ski groomed trails, as snow-shoe tracks adversely affect the ski groomed track-set. Also, please pay attention to which trails are dog friendly. In summer, the trails are used for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. There is no camping allowed here. If you would like to camp, please visit the nearby campsites at Kane Lake and Harmon Lake recreation sites.

Driving Directions: From Merritt, travel south aproximately 15 kms along Highway 97 towards Kelowna. Watch for "Kane Valley Ski Trails" and "Harmon Lake Recreation Site" highway signs. Exit the highway onto Kane Valley Road. Travel approximately 4 km until reaching the parking area pullout on the right hand side of the road.