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LA KE OKAN AG AN Clement Ave . Glenmore Rd. .5 AT E A U RIOR PL d. nR Clifto 0 N INTE Mount Knox Richter St. Ellis St. attempts to identify them. A Northern flicker flaps past. "The nice thing about these hikes is that you get a view of the cities that you would never get from the highway," says David. At the top of the Apex Trail there's another kiosk hut with built-in benches to sit and enjoy the view. Further along the trail we find three cairns, washrooms, the Pioneer Pavilion, and the park caretaker's residence— as well as a parking lot for those who need road access (open at certain hours). The park is home to bull snakes, yellowbellied marmots, mule deer, close to 50 species of birds, and also has a compelling human history. It is named after Arthur Booth Knox, generous benefactor and KNOX MOUNTAIN PARK Ke lown a 97 1 km To Vernon To Peachland rob sTruThers location: In the heart of Kelowna, north of downtown. Follow Ellis Street to the parking lot. Hiking distance/time: The Apex Trail is roughly a 5.7-km hike (round trip) from the lower parking area. Total hiking time is about an hour and 50 minutes. Difficulty: Moderate to "more difficult." Good to know: Be aware that ticks are found in the area, advises Mark Goddard, the park's live-in caretaker. Info: Friends of Knox Mountain Park (knoxmountainpark.com). convicted arsonist (see the Friends of Knox Park website for more details), although a significant portion of the land was donated by Dr. Benjamin deFurlong Boyce, the city's first physician. The park also contains the tomb of rembler Paul, an eccentric early settler, and there is a popular trail bearing his name with a small, secluded beach at the end. A mound of soil protects the tomb, but the top of the arched opening can still be seen along with the date AD 1910. As we leave Knox Mountain at 10 a.m., the park is just filling up with families unpacking strollers, friends in fitness wear meeting at the trailhead, and runners and bikers from all walks of life. WeB exTRAS bcmag.ca Bonus: View additional photos of the Okanagan by David R. Gluns. • A group enjoys the lookout at the top of Kelowna's Knox Mountain on a warm fall evening. B r IT ISH C o lU M B IA M AgA Z IN E • FA l l 2 0 1 3 53