Silver Star Park
About this Park
Silver Star Park is located 22 kilometres to the Northeast of the city of Vernon. The rounded mountain is typical feature of the Okanagan and Western Shuswap Highland regional landscape.
A combination of slope and snow conditions make this an ideal area for winter recreation. Dependable snow depths and mild winter temperatures encourage activity throughout the winter in a variety of activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
With its elevation change from the valley floor, Silver Star Park offers a refreshing break from the summer heat that is typical of the Okanagan. Hiking on wide, moderate grade trails offer both views of the Okanagan Valley as well as the Monashee Mountain Range.
Safety information
- Silver Star Park has both designated snowmobile and Nordic skiing trails. Use caution at all intersections.
Location notes
Silver Star is accessed by turning off of Highway 97 onto 48th Avenue. Continue up 48th and it will turn into Silver Star Road. The park is 22 kilometres up Silver Star Road. Vernon is the closest community.
Activities
- 27:Hiking For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.Silver Star Park has over 50km of ski trails as well as 50km of snowmobile trails. In summer these trails are open to hiking opportunities but park trails will not lead to the top of the ski hill as it is outside the park boundary.
- 27:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behavior and must dispose of their excrement.
- 27:Cycling Cycling is permitted. Mountain bike opportunities exist on both the Nordic and snowmobile trails, as well as on a network of single track maintained by the North Okanagan Cycling Society (NOCS). Trails are often inaccessible until early summer due to snow, and may be quite wet for some time after snow-melt. Lift access mountain biking and additional cross country trails are located at Silver Star Mountain Resort.For details on e-biking within Silver Star Park, see the e-biking section.
- 27:Horseback riding Horses and horseback riding are both permitted within the park. Please stay to designated ski and snowmobile trails.
- 27:Hunting The discharge and carrying of firearms is permitted in this park for the purposes of hunting during open season. Please consult the BC Government Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis for more information. Contact BC Parks at parkinfo@gov.bc.ca with any specific questions.
- 27:Winter recreation There are downhill skiing opportunities adjacent to the park. Silver Star Mountain Resort is located near Silver Star Park and features a full Downhill Ski Resort services and facilities.World class Nordic ski facilities can be found at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Center. The center has a day lodge, ski school, rentals, 50km of groomed trails and more. For more information, please visit the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre website.Developed snowshoe trails exist within the Sovereign Lake Nordic Center. The remainder of Silver Star Park is also open to public that want to snowshoe on their own accord. For your safety please do not travel on ski or snowmobile trails.The Park has approximately 50km of maintained snowmobile trails. Snowmobiles must remain on designated snowmobile trails, off-trail use is not permitted. The trails are maintained by the Vernon Snowmobile Association and users are required to purchase day-use passes or have a valid club membership to use the trail system. Day-use passes can be purchased at the snowmobile parking lot.
- 27:E-Biking Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Silver Star Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
Facilities
- 27:Pit or flush toilets This park only has pit toilets and flush toilets are available at the Soverign Lake Nordic Centre Day Lodge during the winter only.
- 27:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for the Sovereign Lake area.
Location
50.37201, -119.08981 · North Okanagan
