Trail : Munson Mountain Scenic Lookout
Trail Distance: 1 kilometre, round-trip
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Directions:
This trail is located in Penticton. From Highway 97, turn left at Westminister Avenue West. Continue along as Westminister turns into Front Street. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Vancouver Avenue. Continue on as Vancouver Avenue turns into Lower Bench Road. Go right onto Tupper Avenue and continue as the road goes left and turns into Middle Bench Road. In 500 m, turn left onto Munson Mountain road following the signs into the parking lot.
Description:
Whether it's a short or long, easy or difficult, it's always nice to get out and enjoy some fresh air. The hike to Munson Mountain is perfect for a short adventure. With fantastic views overlooking Penticton, Summerland and Naramata. Also, you can see the entire south end of the Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake!
From the parking lot, we followed the wide paved pathway to start the trail. Within 200 m we came to a cool gazebo, offering a beautiful view overlooking all of Penticton! As we continued on, the trail turned to dirt and we passed numerous perfectly placed benches. When we got closer to the top we noticed the ‘N’ from the Penticton sign! The Okanagan’s version of the ‘Hollywood sign!’ This sign is best seen from the opposite side of the lake or even from Hwy 97 driving into Penticton.
Once along the top ridge, perched above the ‘Penticton’ sign, the view is fantastic! A 360-degree view of the orchards and vineyards in Naramata, Penticton, Skaha Lake, Okanagan Lake and all the way to Summerland! With such easy access to this scenic spot, it's a perfect place to enjoy the sunset! Maybe even with a bottle of wine from one of the local wineries! ;)
After enjoying the views, we followed the trail back down to the parking lot.
What to Bring:
- Dogs on leash welcome!
- Water/snack
- Camera/Phone
Remember to always be mindful of your surroundings, pack out what you pack in, stick to the trails and happy exploring!
Born and raised in the Okanagan, Kristy Draginda has always had a strong passion for the outdoors. Whether it be hiking to the top of a mountain or standing below a waterfall, she says there is no better feeling than being inspired by nature. Follow along as Kristy shares different hiking locations in and around the Okanagan. For more adventure photos, check out Hiking the Okanagan on Instagram or Facebook.
