For those seeking a refreshing forest escape, Naramata’s Creek Park offers one of the area’s most scenic and serene hikes. This short but rewarding trail follows Naramata Creek through a cool, shaded canyon, leading to a cascading waterfall tucked between towering rock walls and mossy forest.
The hike is approximately 2.4 km round-trip and takes about an hour, making it ideal for a morning or afternoon outing. The canyon stays cool even on hot summer days, thanks to the shade from the trees and the gentle flow of the creek. The trail is beautiful in every season, offering a changing display of colours, sounds, and textures throughout the year.
Park features include:
A well-maintained dirt trail with scenic bridges, benches, and picnic tables along the way
An outhouse at the trailhead for convenience
Towering rock formations, lush greenery, and a peaceful creekside setting
A dramatic waterfall at the trail’s end, often most powerful in the spring months
While the initial portion of the trail is accessible and family-friendly, the second half becomes more rugged, with roots, rocks, and seasonal creek crossings—especially in spring. Good footwear is recommended, and hikers should be cautious of poison ivy in some areas.
To find Creek Park, drive north from Penticton toward Naramata. Just before you reach the village centre, watch carefully for a small, easy-to-miss access road on the right-hand side, marked by a bus stop and park signage. This road leads to a gravel parking lot and the trailhead.
