Best 3 Kelowna Waterfall Hikes Everyone Must Try

Kelowna is full of great hikes, so it's hard to know where to get started. We've taken the time to put together our list of all-time top 3 best Kelowna Waterfall Hikes!

1) CHRISTIE FALLS

Christie Falls is one of our all-time favourite hikes in the Okanagan. After a quick drive, less than an hour from downtown Kelowna, you can find yourself at the trailhead.

This is a mostly inverted hike, meaning that the route there is primarily downhill. You'll be walking through some incredible landscapes left from the 2009 Terrace Mountain forest fire. The area is still in recovery but we see more of the natural wildlife returning each year.

The hike features a steep rope-assisted descent near the waterfall, a stunning cliff face, small cave, and even a rope swing into the waterfall. All this comes together to create one of the coolest places to explore in the Okanagan!

2) FINTRY FALLS

Fintry Falls is a scenic walk past several waterfalls. Fintry Falls is a short, easy hike up a set of stars. There are several places where is it possible to jump a fence and enjoy the waterfall up close (You didn’t hear that from us though.) If you decide to head off the path, proceed with caution as those paths are not maintained.

The waterfalls are gorgeous. Make sure to tag @officialbearlives for a chance to be featured!

If you have a few hours free and want to see something amazing, this is the place to go. Fintry Falls is less than an hour long and a 40 minute drive from downtown Kelowna.

3) CRAWFORD FALLS

Crawford Falls, located in South Kelowna, is just a quick drive from downtown. It's a perfect short day trip to get those sick Instagram pics.

After parking in the cul-de-sac make your way down into the canyon shortly after passing the last house. The descent can be very slippery during winter months so be sure to bring proper footwear according to the weather. 

The short descent will lead you to the creek and following the path upstream will take you to the base of the falls. There is a series of pathways that will take you up and around to different areas of the falls, so you can explore it from all angles.