Silver Star’s trail network connects directly into Vernon’s broader regional system. Vernon holds the official designation of Trails Capital of BC, and Silver Star sits at the top of that network, giving hikers access to both alpine mountain terrain and valley trail connections from a single starting point.

At 1,609 metres, Silver Star’s trails run consistently cooler than the Okanagan Valley floor, about 10 degrees Celsius cooler on a hot summer day. When the valley is pushing 35 degrees in July and August, Silver Star is typically closer to 25, comfortable and shaded in a way that low-elevation hiking in the region just doesn’t manage.

The network suits a wide range of abilities, which is part of what makes it work for a mixed group. Families with young children can reach gentler alpine meadow routes right from the village, while trail runners and experienced hikers connect into longer mountain routes with real elevation gain, often on the very same network. Bring the dog too; most trails welcome them.