Rail Trail Improvement Project Starts Today for a Better KVR Experience

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) is coordinating with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) and Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) to complete trail improvements along the Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) trail between Bellevue Trestle (above Kelowna) and Glenfir Station (above Naramata). The improvements include brushing, grading and raising the tread (trail surface) in certain areas that see annual flooding.

Locations have been identified by a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and the project will be done using heavy machinery. This may result in the closure of certain sections of the trail while crews are working in order to maintain worker and public safety. We advise people to be cautious utilizing the trail between Monday and Friday for the duration of the work. The trail will be fully open on the weekends.

The trail work will commence today, Tuesday, May 25th, and have a duration of approximately three weeks. Please respect all crew, barriers, equipment and all posted signage for your personal and the workers safety.

TOTA is pleased to undertake this work to create a better KVR experience. We acknowledge the work that many have undertaken to improve the trail over the past several months, including but not limited to the RDOS, RSTBC, and Chute Lake Lodge.