The kettle valley kvr and columbiawestern rail trail is the longest rail trail network in british columbia extending from hope to castlegar. Kettle valley rail trail ride with dual sport bikes in bc canada. Deep within bcs rugged southern interior lies a 600km section of transcanada trail known as the kettle valley railway. As is typical for railway beds, the grade never exceeds 2. Direct links to the maps covering the kettle valley railway are. Your go to provider for selfguided multiday cycle tours on the kettle valley railtrail. Saucon rail trail hellertown 2020 all you need to know. Kettle valley rail trail kvr cycle tours home facebook. Rail trails of victoria 2016 e book ie a downloadable electronic publication in pdf format this your cycling fun starts here discover melbournes top scenic bike paths and victorias rail trails this is the only tv series dedicated to rail trails that we are aware of. Cycling the kettle valley railway dan langford, sandra.
All of the kvrt from brodie to midway is complete, though there may be a few sections that may be closed due to washouts or other factors. This tour will take us over more than 460 km of rail trail over 4 mountain ranges. The trail was developed during the 1990s after the canadian pacific railway abandoned train service. I was single, carefree and decided to make my way by bus with my bike from vancouver to midway, the starting point of the kettle valley section of. Cotton valley railtrail is a popular dog friendly hike in wolfeboro, nh. If you have a service or business along the trail or know of one that is not listed in the book or on this web site please let us know. Kettle valley rail trail bc cycling kvr cycle tours. Direct links to the maps covering the kettle valley railway are provided below. The lower saucon portion is straight with a slight grade with several scenic areas as you cross over saucon creek, whereas the upper suacon portion is more scenic as it passes the saucon valley grace golf course and is cut into. Looking for information about the kettle valley rail trail i live in wyoming and he lives in colorado and we arent familiar with the area.
Tunnels and trestles are what cyclists remember most about the spectacular 600 kmlong kettle valley railwayone of the premier rail trails in canada. The kettle valley rail trail is one of the longest and most scenic biking and hiking trails in canada. Cotton valley railtrail new hampshire trails traillink. Biking the kettle valley railway trail one of the things we most wanted to do in the okanagan on vacation this summer was to bike the kettle valley railway kvr trail. Kettle valley railway naramata near penticton, bc a. If biking the kettle valley railway isnt on your bucket list, it needs to be. Kettle valley railway trail okanagan falls all you. The trail is over 600 kilometres in length and is a popular route for hiking, backpacking. The kettle valley rail trail is a multiuse recreational rail trail located in the okanaganboundary region of southern british columbia the trail uses a rail corridor that was originally built for the nowabandoned kettle valley railway. Cycle the kettle valley railtrail, kettle valley trailhead. Apr, 2017 if biking the kettle valley railway isnt on your bucket list, it needs to be. Biking the kettle valley railway from kelowna to osoyoos whenever im sad or feeling gloomy, i only have to think about biking on the kvr kettle valley railway and im instantly happy. Sep 15, 20 after not being able to ride this section of the kettle valley rail trail, which is part of the trans canada trail, i could ride it this time.
Walking the kettle valley railway kvr trail in penticton, bc. The few active railways shown on these maps are also shown with the same line. The kettle valley railway reporting mark kv was a subsidiary of the canadian pacific railway that operated across southern british columbia, west of midway running to rock creek, then north to myra canyon, down to penticton over to princeton, coalmont, brookmere, coquihalla and finally hope where it connected to the main cpr line. Map showing the kettle valley rail trail kvr from osooyos through vaseux lake, okanagan falls, penticton, naramata and kelowna too. One year i had planned to bike the kettle valley railway kvr from brookmere to midway, a distance of 331 km 199 miles. There are many access points for this section of the trail. Western kettle valley railway brian kennelly bikepack.
Fernald station, wolfeboro, nh 64 governor wentworth highway, wolfeboro, nh free admission about the open house. From the web site and word of mouth i found out a fourth edition has been written but could not be printed in. I spent quite a bit of time working on the logistics of the trip especially the accommodation as my husband and i were trying to avoid camping. The first step in preparation is to obtain the most recent edition of dan langfords book, cycling the kettle valley railway. The kettle valley railway section of the trans canada trail extends about 450 km 282 miles from the coquihalla to the town of midway. The last freight haul on the kvr was in 1989, after which cp rail obtained permission to abandon and remove the final section of rails. In the book cycling the kettle valley, dan langford wrote that one could bike from castlegar to hope over 700km along these abandoned railway lines and that it would be a historical journey. Rail trail the chambersburg section of the cumberland valley rail trail, a 1. Once a railway line, the kvr is now an amazing place to go biking and hiking on a converted rail bed thats part of the trans canada trail in british columbia.
Printable maps and routes of the kettle valley railway in the okanagan full historical route of the kettle valley railway from midway to hope, via penticton. The kettle valley railway kvr is an abandoned railbed located in southern british columbia between midway and hope. If youre visiting british columbias okanagan valley and you love biking id recommend a full day on the kettle valley rail trail kvr or at the very least a bike ride over the myra canyon trestles. The abandoned railway trail is shown on these topomaps as an active railway as shown in the example below. Starting from the old rail station in wolfeboro, nh this rail trail makes its way to cotton valley road. This is the only active remaining section of the kettle valley railway. The route passes through the okanagan cities of kelowna, penticton, and oliver and the perimeter communities of rock creek, princeton, and merritt. Without a doubt, one of my favourite things about living or visiting penticton is the kettle valley railway kvr trail that passes through the town. We have helped hundreds from around the globe experience the kettle valley rail trail challenging though some sections can be, you can be assured of support, detailed information and a comfortable place to. With many unique things to check out along the trails, this adventure is worth exploring. Book your tickets online for kettle valley railway trail, okanagan falls. The thought of lugging a tent, sleeping bag and cooking utensils on the kettle valley railway wasnt what i had in my mind though its done by plenty of people. Cotton valley rail trail hiking trail, wolfeboro, new.
Motorcycle traveling alongside british columbias kettle. Once a comprehensive railroad system, the decommissioned tracks are now home to an extensive recreational trail providing almost 650 km 400 mi of connected pathways throughout the region. Kvr kettle valley rail trail is an abandoned railway bed transformed into a recreation trail popular for exploring canyons, meadows, forests, lakes and rivers from midway to hope, bc, canada. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from april until october. We invite you to join us on the only preserved section of this historic railway. Now a paved trail that is also part of the kettle valley rail trail, the old railbed forms part of. With over 15,000 copies sold, cycling the kettle valley has proven to be a remarkable resource for anyone interested in the stunning abandoned railbed located in the southern interior of british columbia.
It covers a good stretch of the southcentral interior of british columbia, about 600 kilometers of scenic countryside. Kettle valley rail trail myra to penticton awesome experience even for a 58 year old in decent physical shape. The best place to connect with the kettle valley rail in this area is at smethurst road located east off naramata road, just past the main turnoff down to naramata. Located between commerce and south main streets, the trail encompasses the natural scenic section between commerce and king st. Trip planning kettle valley rail trail bc rail trails. Kettle valley railway trail okanagan falls all you need. We want to insure that everyone is included on this web site and in up coming editions of cycling the kettle valley railway. Hugging the sides of myra canyon, 18km south east of kelowna in the okanagan valley, the kettle valley railway walking and cycling trail is a spectacular way to enjoy a summers day outdoors with all the family. Kettle valley rail trail section of the trans canada trail. These maps may be of interest to those seeking more information on the topography of the area the trail goes though and may be useful in the initial planning of a trip to the area, but these maps will prove to be of little value once on the trail as compared to those in the book.
I have done some searching on the net and havent found very much information. Shippensburg to green hill road newville to allen road just south of cooper cir. Kvr trail kettle valley railway recreational trail. Kettle valley rail trail in naramata, bc ss sicamous museum. Travel to penticton via highway 97, turn east onto westminster avenue and follow this road through to naramata. The path was once a railway that was abandoned with over 600 km routes that make can it a challenge for any level adventurer.
Located right below the famous myra canyon and kettle valley railway trail kvr, myra canyon adventure park is fun for. A very picturesque multiday tour of the british columbia interior. Jul 10, 2019 cotton valley rail trail is a popular dog friendly hike in wolfeboro, nh. The 3rd edition of cycling thekettle valley railway is now availible in stores. Set of 6 full size, full colour maps includes shipping. If youre looking for a little more adventure, and are willing to hike on unmaintained singletrack, the tracks do continue all the way to route 16 in wakefield, nh. Cvrtc is an allvolunteer, nonprofit that is developing the cumberland valley trail, from shippensburg to carlisle, in cumberland. Built during 1910 1915, the kvr kootenay to coast connection powered our pioneer fruit industry into world markets, transported our families on vacations and errands. History of the kettle valley railway kvr in penticton bc.
A heritage society sprang up in a bid to save a portion of the rail line. The kettle valley rail trail is a multiuse recreational rail trail located in the okanaganboundary region of southern british columbia. Looking for information about the kettle valley rail trail. Most of the route follows the kettle valley rail trail. Oct 10, 2011 kettle valley rail trail ride with dual sport bikes in bc canada. I was surprised but quite happy to see the whole trail show up as a gray line, clearly labeled with kettle valley rail trail. After more than a century since the first tracks were laid, the kettle valley railway routes are alive and well, through not in the way that was first envisioned. Where to stay if you bike the kettle valley railway hike. Bike myra canyon on the amazing kettle valley railway hike.
The cotton valley rail trail club of wolfeboro, nh would like to invite the public to our open house at fernald station, 64 governor wentworth highway in wolfeboro. Myra canyonafter the okanagan mountain fire march 21, 2008 trail is now open. Kettle valley rail trail in naramata, bc ss sicamous. Riding alongside british columbias kettle valley railway. Just to the west is the kettle valley rail trail, where the old railbeds of the kvr have been turned into an outdoor sports destination for hikers and cyclists. Also dubbed the coastkootenay connection, this railway dominated newspaper headlines for nearly 25 years and saw the demise of a half dozen governments by the end of its. Kvr trail from penticton to chute lake, showing the adra tunnel bypass trail, the water tower and house, rock overs 4 and 5, glenfir loop and wood wacker trail. One of the premier rail trails in north america, it contains spectacular sections through impressive canyons requiring tunnels and trestles to carry the railbed through rock ridges and across. This scenic path offers unbeatable views of okanagan lake, penticton and the mountain beyond. See more ideas about british columbia, kettle and vancouver city. The route loops through 500km of beautiful southern bc terrain, and has been converted into a walking, hiking and biking trail.
Tunnels and trestles are what cyclists remember most about the spectacular 600 kmlong kettle valley railway one of the premier rail trails in canada. Biking the kettle valley railway from kelowna to osoyoos. The kettle valley railway is an abandoned railway bed that runs about 600 kilometres through southcentral bc between midway and hope. The kvr plays a big part in the british columbia portion of the tct trans canada trail. One of the trestles of the kettle valley rail trail at myra canyon, kelowna. Kettle valley rail trail kvr cycle tours, rock creek, british columbia. And check out this bikely map of the carmi subdivision, the section of the kettle valley railway that mike and his family biked. After not being able to ride this section of the kettle valley rail trail, which is part of the trans canada trail, i could ride it this time. Kettle valley rail trail videos and latest news articles.
Cumberland valley rail trail, shippensburg, pennsylvania. Cycling the kettle valley railway a helpful guide read more about the copenhagen wheel from mit and the fantastic blog at rickshaw usa. Trail map of the cumberland valley rail trail from w. It was not very easy, with the narrow tires that i. The trail uses a rail corridor that was originally built for the nowabandoned kettle valley railway. Kettle valley railway trail okanagan falls 2020 all. Cycle or walk along wooden railway trestles high above a steep canyon, take in the amazing views and feed the friendly chipmunks for a day to remember on the myra canyon section of the kettle valley rail trail in beautiful kelowna, okanagan. The kettle valley railway kvr is an abandoned railroad track that winds across the okanagan and similkameen region in southern bc. Kettle valley railway trail okanagan falls 2020 all you. We have helped hundreds from around the globe experience the kettle valley rail trail challenging though some sections can be, you can be assured of support, detailed information and a comfortable place to rest along the way and plenty of good food to sustain you.
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