(This is part of a series about the best trails to explore, city by city, regional district by regional district, in the Southern Interior.)

Vernon is officially the Trails Capital of B.C., thanks to 300 kilometres of hiking and biking trails in the city and 500 kilometres in the North Okanagan.

The designation in 2023, by the Canadian Registrar of Trademarks, was the result of a Regional District of North Okanagan application, in partnership with the Ribbons of Green Trails Society, to emphasize the multitude and quality of trails in the area.

"The success in receiving this official mark recognizes the contribution of many individuals, community groups, businesses and local governments to the vibrancy and diversity of our trail networks," said the RDNO announcement.

However, figuring out the North Okanagan trail network is complicated due to the combination of city, regional district and provincial park governance, each with their own responsibilities.

Like earlier columns about the Central Okanagan, there will be three Making Tracks columns trail in the North Okanagan—the first about the City of Vernon, the second about the Regional District of North Okanagan (including Predator Ridge) and the third about provincial parks, specifically Kekuli, Ellison, Kalamalka Lake and Sovereign........

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