China Ridge Trails
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About China Ridge Trails
A rugged, community-driven plateau in the Similkameen Valley known for its vast network of cross-country tracks and wild ridge views.
Highlights
- Nordic ski loops
- Rolling forest trails
- Backcountry tranquility
- High-plateau vistas
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1343m
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 15
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for China Ridge Trails
- Today: 2 to 9 °C, overcast, 4 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2901 m (2710 to 3180 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 2 / 9 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 7 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 3 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 3 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 5 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 4 / 14 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 2 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 4 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 1 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | -2 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
Things to do in China Ridge Trails
Hikes nearby - China Ridge Trails (2)
2 curated hiking trails around China Ridge Trails, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Rail Trail
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Fireman Trail
Getting to China Ridge Trails
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Penticton Airport (YYF), 73 km away, about 2h10 by road
Where to stay in China Ridge Trails
7 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 91 EUR per night, median 104 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the China Ridge Trails page.