Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park
Enderby Cliffs, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
About Enderby Cliffs, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
The Enderby Cliffs is a massively steep cliff of volcanic origins that towers high above the Shuswap River and gives hikers spectacular views of the Okanagan Valley and the Shuswap regions of British Columbia. While on top of the cliffs hikers can enjoy watching the soaring predatory birds while they float in the ever-present updrafts created by the wind hitting the steep cliffs and shooting upwards. The park itself, known as Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park is 2,299 hectares of Okanagan wilderness that has been conveniently set aside for the public’s enjoyment.
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Map of Enderby Cliffs
Geography of Enderby Cliffs
Enderby Cliffs are essentially the meeting point of the Shuswap Highlands, where there are lush green rainforests and the much drier Okanagan Basin, which contains large valleys of semi-arid grasslands. The cliffs were formed 50-million years ago by a combination of lava flow and glaciers during the ice ages.
Wildlife
The cliffs are teeming with wildlife and you may spot mule deer, moose, cougar, bobcat, lynx, marten, lizards, snakes, and grizzly bears. There is also a large variety of birds, including white-throated swifts, golden eagles, grouse, and bullfinch birds.
Enderby Cliffs, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
Hiking Trail
This hike is definitely no picnic, though you can have a picnic when you get to the top. The trail takes you a whopping 2,200 near-vertical feet to the top of the mountain leading you through thick forests of old-growth trees. Set aside a good part of your day if you plan to reach the summit and keep in mind that it is a fairly arduous hike. The trail can essentially be broken down into 3 or 4 sections with each section ultimately leading you to a clearing with a viewpoint and then if you feel up to it you can continue on to the next section.
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