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SaveBC Parks has rescinded the ban on trail use post-fire.
Rock Oven is still closed.
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Skaha Bluffs Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities including hiking, rockclimbing and wildlife viewing while also protecting habitat for a variety of species at risk. World-class climbing opportunities are found at Skaha Bluffs though it is important to note that climbing and further trail development is prohibited in the southern/eastern area for the park (the section of the park that encompasses Gillies Creek).
The distinctive terrain features of the bluffs along with the Gillies Creek corridor reflect extremely threatened riparian and grassland plant communities. In order to minimize impacts to species and their habitats, this section of the park has a legally binding conservation covenant over it, which restricts further recreational development. BC Parks has sanctioned 3 trails within this section of the park: Ward 1, Rock Oven and Sauerkraut. The original dirt road that follows Gillies Creek eastward is also a sanctioned recreation trail. These trails are multi-use trails, used by both hikers and bikers. As in the rest of the park, dogs must be on leash.
Rock Oven is still closed.
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Skaha Bluffs Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities including hiking, rockclimbing and wildlife viewing while also protecting habitat for a variety of species at risk. World-class climbing opportunities are found at Skaha Bluffs though it is important to note that climbing and further trail development is prohibited in the southern/eastern area for the park (the section of the park that encompasses Gillies Creek).
The distinctive terrain features of the bluffs along with the Gillies Creek corridor reflect extremely threatened riparian and grassland plant communities. In order to minimize impacts to species and their habitats, this section of the park has a legally binding conservation covenant over it, which restricts further recreational development. BC Parks has sanctioned 3 trails within this section of the park: Ward 1, Rock Oven and Sauerkraut. The original dirt road that follows Gillies Creek eastward is also a sanctioned recreation trail. These trails are multi-use trails, used by both hikers and bikers. As in the rest of the park, dogs must be on leash.
source: Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Provincial Park
Land Manager: Ranger Pope
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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
10 trails
- Trail Running
10 trails
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Open as of Jun 29, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 10
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 10
- Trails Trail Running
- 10
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,048 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,845 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,974 ft
- Reports
- 219
- Photos
- 198
- Ridden Counter
- 2,586
Popular Skaha Bluffs Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 3.0 • 4,493 ft • 258 ft • 380 •
The turn is well marked, there are even BC Parks signs pointing to the s. The 2-track will fade into single track. Follow and go left around the lake (CCW). There should be a BC Park sign there as well. Once you climb the short piece of...
Rock Oven Exit (modification) Permanently Closed
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 2,212 ft • 25 ft • 345 •
A recently created alternate exit to avoid going down the private driveway. Land ownership is uncertain at this time, but some research has not yielded any private titles to it. It may be protected by the Nature Conservancy Canada as...
• 70 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 105 ft • 273 •
is a single track climb that takes you up takes you on your way to the classic s trail. On the descent it is fast and flowy. Once the snow clears it is a pleasant place to be, always the greenest area in Penticton. That comes with a...
• 60 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 112 ft • 180 •
Highly rated moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2,936 ft • 179 ft • 73 •
Following the wildfire in 2020 the Skaha Bluffs Park was closed for rehabilitation. Upon re-opening, volunteers with the Penticton & Area Cycling Assoc. saw an opportunity to re-envision the start of the (the section of that falls...
Skaha Bluffs Mountain Bike Routes
Rock Oven Featured
★ 3.5 • 9 miles • 2,014 ft • 6 • Loop •
A popular ride that can be as epic as you want. Stop and take photos from the several wicked view points...
7 miles • 1,526 ft • 3 •
From Penticton's biking heart, Swagman's Backyard Ride Guide brings you another exhilarating chapter....
8 miles • 2,022 ft • 3 •
Okanagan SW Classic Okanagan South West Relive Your Rides For other ride suggestions for this and other...
• 4 miles • 970 ft • 1 •
• 7 miles • 811 ft • 0 •
• 7 miles • 1,431 ft • 2 •
Photos of Skaha Bluffs Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Ward1 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/Vancouver) Jun 29, 2026 | Unknown | chris-mcintyre | ||
| Sourkraut | Jun 6, 2026 @ 7:08pm (America/Vancouver) Jun 6, 2026 | Ideal | chris-mcintyre | ||
| Rock Oven | Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/Creston) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | Spiral23 | ||
| Shin Skinner | Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/Creston) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | Spiral23 | ||
| Rock Oven to East viewpoint | Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/Creston) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | Spiral23 | ||
| Rock Oven Turnoff | Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/Creston) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | Spiral23 | ||
| Smythe FSR | Sep 18, 2025 @ 6:38pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 18, 2025 | Unknown | SkylerXGk6JP | ||
| Rock Oven Exit (modification) | Jul 3, 2025 @ 2:47pm Jul 3, 2025 | Ideal | Spiral23 | ||
| Gillies FSR | Jul 3, 2025 @ 2:47pm Jul 3, 2025 | Ideal | Spiral23 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RonDoggyDogg | add | photo | activity #98243390 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 7:46pm Jul 1, 2026 |
| RonDoggyDogg | wishlist | route | activity #98122769 | Jun 30, 2026 @ 5:35am Jun 30, 2026 |
| Somazx | comment | report | activity #98080645 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:24pm Jun 29, 2026 |
| chris-mcintyre | add | report | activity #98079622 and 1 more | Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:06pm Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mdenotte | wishlist | region | activity #97086991 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:35pm Jun 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | OMG TY! We just rode it last week and it was... | Jun 29, 2026 @ 12:24pm Jun 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Really steep pitches after the Saurkraut... | Jun 6, 2026 @ 8:16pm Jun 6, 2026 | ||
| report | Cleared today with my hand saw. | May 21, 2025 @ 6:39pm May 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | The BC Parks has opened all of its trails... | Aug 31, 2022 @ 5:18am Aug 31, 2022 | ||
| trail | They both use the same data.. Unless you have... | Aug 31, 2022 @ 5:16am Aug 31, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltse | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2.4 km | |
| Carmi | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 km | |
| Fire Mountain | 5.1 km | ||||
| Esplanade Trail Network | 1 | 2 | 5.1 km | ||
| Campbell Mountain | 21 | 20 | 1 | 5.6 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 10 | 15 miles | 4,049 ft | 6 miles | 1,844 ft | #5,829 | #254 | 193 | 219 | 3 | 1,914 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 15 miles | 4,012 ft | 6 miles | 1,844 ft | #5,210 | #207 | 1 | 194 | 177 | ||
| Hike | 10 | 15 miles | 4,049 ft | 6 miles | 1,844 ft | #8,833 | #347 | 3 | 219 | 499 | ||
| Trail Running | 10 | 15 miles | 4,049 ft | 6 miles | 1,844 ft | #8,241 | #311 | 219 | 107 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Skaha Bluffs
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Skaha Bluffs?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Skaha Bluffs are:
- Sourkraut (4.1/5)
- Rock Oven to East viewpoint (4/5)
- Ward1 (3.8/5)
- Rock Oven Turnoff (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Skaha Bluffs?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Skaha Bluffs are:
- July (38 activities)
- June (30 activities)
- May (20 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Skaha Bluffs?
Check the Skaha Bluffs trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Skaha Bluffs?
The longest trail in Skaha Bluffs is Ward1 at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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