As with most things in life, the answer is, "it's complicated"...
As of the writing of this post, the area is still closed to recreational use, and to the West Kelowna Trail Crew. The trail network will remain closed until further notice.
The area still needs to be assessed by the various levels of BC Forestry and regional land managers (RDCO, WFN, etc..). This assessment won't happen until at least late spring 2024. Until all the governmental stakeholders complete their assessments and remediation activities in the area, we won't fully understand what the future of the trail networks looks like.
The Good news, already, there are initiatives underway by some local bike shops to help raise money and items needed for the future rehabilitation of Rose Valley.
The bad news, until we get word, and approval, from the authorities, we have no basis to start on any sort of work plan. As such, we will also not be planning any "Trail Days" for the Rose Valley network this year.,
We are optimistic that, with time, the trail network will be restored to a version of its former glory. In the meantime, we just have to be patient.
Thank-you,
West Kelowna Trail Crew.
As of the writing of this post, the area is still closed to recreational use, and to the West Kelowna Trail Crew. The trail network will remain closed until further notice.
The area still needs to be assessed by the various levels of BC Forestry and regional land managers (RDCO, WFN, etc..). This assessment won't happen until at least late spring 2024. Until all the governmental stakeholders complete their assessments and remediation activities in the area, we won't fully understand what the future of the trail networks looks like.
The Good news, already, there are initiatives underway by some local bike shops to help raise money and items needed for the future rehabilitation of Rose Valley.
The bad news, until we get word, and approval, from the authorities, we have no basis to start on any sort of work plan. As such, we will also not be planning any "Trail Days" for the Rose Valley network this year.,
We are optimistic that, with time, the trail network will be restored to a version of its former glory. In the meantime, we just have to be patient.
Thank-you,
West Kelowna Trail Crew.