Giant’s Head Drive
Giant’s Head Drive

Giant’s Head Drive

Okanagan Valley
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Giant’s Head Drive

Distance: 13.5mi
Elevation: 1,952ft
Time: 2.5-3h

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The Giant’s Head Climb is a beautifully scenic cycling route in the Okanagan Valley that will see you climb uphill for amazing views overlooking Okanagan Lake. While out cycling this route, you will pass through lovely fruit orchards and vineyards before making the climb uphill to the top of Giant’s Head. After taking in the views, an exhilarating descent and beautiful lakeside ride will cap off your day. This is a fantastic route if you are after some decent climbs and picturesque views on your ride.

Giant’s Head Drive Map

Getting there

To reach the starting point of the Giant’s Head Climb from the Summerland Museum and Archives Society, head north on Rosedale Avenue for 1312ft and take the first exit at the roundabout onto Peach Orchard Road, following it for 1.2mi. Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive South and follow it for 0.7mi to reach the parking area.

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When to do

April-October

Family friendly

Older Children only

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

Circuit


Giant’s Head Drive
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Giant’s Head Climb Trail Description

The Giant’s Head Climb is a fantastic cycling route in Summerland that will expose you to some truly beautiful views as you work your way uphill above the fruit orchard and stunning lakes in the area. Setting out from the yacht club in Summerland, you will make your way north along the shores of Okanagan Lake before heading west for a scenic climb uphill along Peach Orchard Road. After this brief bit of exercise, head south for the real uphill portion of your adventure, the climb up to the top of Giant’s Head. While this seems daunting, the grade is moderate and the route is paved, making for a pleasant ascent with truly beautiful views overlooking the surrounding landscape.

After reaching the top of the trail, feel free to pause for a few moments and take in the sweeping views across Okanagan Lake before making your way downhill on a fun descent back down to Giant’s Head Road. Instead of heading back along the same route that you came in on, turn right and make your way to the southeast, where you will eventually meet back up with BC-97. Follow this to the northwest for a beautifully scenic return leg of your ride along the western shore of Okanagan Lake.

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