McIntyre Bluff
A towering granite cliff north of Oliver. The hike to the top overlooks Vaseux Lake and the valley vineyards, and its side profile resembles a human head.
McIntyre Bluff is a granite cliff about 250 m high in the Okanagan Valley. Seen from a distance, its profile resembles a human face, and locals call it the 'Indian Head'. From the trail near Covert Farms, the round trip is about 7–8 km with roughly 300 m of climbing. Along the way you pass sagebrush slopes and small lakes. From the top you can see Vaseux Lake, Highway 97 and the vineyards of Oliver. Summers are very hot and rattlesnakes are present, so bring plenty of water, wear long trousers and watch where you step.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime hiking)
Nearby sights
- Vaseux Lake
- Okanagan Falls Provincial Park
- Golden Mile Bench, Oliver
- Burrowing Owl Estate Winery & Black Sage Road
- Spotted Lake (Kłlilxw)
- Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park
- Mount Kobau
- Osoyoos Desert Centre