NOCAT Route 6 - Swan Lake Circle Route (route pdf ) Downloadable Garmin map
All routes begin at the Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310 37th Avenue, Vernon BC, V1T 2Y5. There are washrooms, a café and plenty of parking depending on scheduled events. The distance calculations for this route begin at the bridge at the main entrance on the east side of the building. Generally speaking, Vernon Avenues (Av.) go East/West (E/W) and Streets (St.) go North/South (N/S).
Route Description: Longer skilled route, clockwise around Swan Lake.
Begin by riding North out of the Rec Centre parking lot to 39th Av., Head west, uphill, 39th Av., to Alexis Park Drive, turn right, North on Alexis Park crossing 48th Av. where the name changes to Old Kamloops Rd., visit Swan Lake Nature Reserve Trail if desired or continue North on Old Kamloops Rd., right on the Hwy 97, right on Highland Rd. and follow to Swan Lake Nursery for fresh local produce, a bakery and deli, return to Hwy 97 via Highland Rd., turn right, take cycling ramp to Greenhow Road, where you will find The Castle at Swan Lake Bistro south to intersection with Pleasant Valley Rd. (known locally as PV), south on PV where you will find The Squires Four Pub at Stickle Road, Groceries at Butcher Boys, two Bike shops on 48th Av. SkyRide with Ratio Coffee & Pastry and Olympia Cycle. Continue to 39th Av. Option to return to the Rec Centre via 39th Av. (turn right) or continue along PV as it curves right (West) becoming 30th Av. into Vernon's Historic Downtown - visit the many interesting shops or enjoy a meal at one of Vernon's many eateries, then continue to 34th St. Turn right on 34th St. going North to return to the Rec Centre.
Route Description: Longer skilled route, clockwise around Swan Lake.
Begin by riding North out of the Rec Centre parking lot to 39th Av., Head west, uphill, 39th Av., to Alexis Park Drive, turn right, North on Alexis Park crossing 48th Av. where the name changes to Old Kamloops Rd., visit Swan Lake Nature Reserve Trail if desired or continue North on Old Kamloops Rd., right on the Hwy 97, right on Highland Rd. and follow to Swan Lake Nursery for fresh local produce, a bakery and deli, return to Hwy 97 via Highland Rd., turn right, take cycling ramp to Greenhow Road, where you will find The Castle at Swan Lake Bistro south to intersection with Pleasant Valley Rd. (known locally as PV), south on PV where you will find The Squires Four Pub at Stickle Road, Groceries at Butcher Boys, two Bike shops on 48th Av. SkyRide with Ratio Coffee & Pastry and Olympia Cycle. Continue to 39th Av. Option to return to the Rec Centre via 39th Av. (turn right) or continue along PV as it curves right (West) becoming 30th Av. into Vernon's Historic Downtown - visit the many interesting shops or enjoy a meal at one of Vernon's many eateries, then continue to 34th St. Turn right on 34th St. going North to return to the Rec Centre.
Designed by members of the North Okanagan Coalition for Active Transportation (NOCAT)
Disclaimer: Please take responsibility for your own actions, watch for traffic, be careful.
In case of Emergency Call 911
Disclaimer: Please take responsibility for your own actions, watch for traffic, be careful.
In case of Emergency Call 911
