Conkle Mountain and Cartwright Mountain Trails Plans
Are you interested in the trails on Conkle and Cartwright Mountains? If so, we want to hear from you.
The District of Summerland has initiated a planning process to develop trail plans for Conkle and Cartwright Mountains. These trails are among the most popular outdoor recreation destinations in the community and the broader region. While a valued community asset, the trail systems have evolved organically for decades without the benefit of a master or management plan. Recognizing this, the District’s 2019 Trails Master Plan identified the need to prepare plans for both Conkle and Cartwright Mountains.
Focused on improving the existing system of trails, the purpose of the trail plans is to ensure the trail system will be authorized and well managed in a way that is sustainable, meets the highest levels of environmental responsibility, and improves visitor safety and the visitor experience.
The plans will propose;
- which trails should be designated and for what purposes,
- where and what types of visitor amenities should be developed,
- strategies and actions that should be implemented to ensure sound visitor management and operations, and
- outline a clear framework for volunteerism and partnerships.
Your input will help us understand;
- opportunities to improve the trail systems,
- management concerns that need to be addressed, and
- visitor amenity and infrastructure priorities.
STAGE 1 ENGAGEMENT
Input received through the stage 1 engagement has been analyzed and the key learnings and the detailed results can be viewed in the following What We Heard Reports:
DRAFT CONKLE & CARTWRIGHT MOUNTAINS TRAIL PLANS
Informed by the extensive learnings from the first round of engagement, the draft Conkle and Cartwright Mountains Trails Plans are now ready for community review and input. Download or view the plans by clicking on the links below:
Should you be unable to download the draft plans, hard copies can be requested for pick up at the Summerland Aquatic & Fitness Centre by emailing recreation@summerland.ca or phoning 250-494-0447.
STAGE 2 ENGAGEMENT – OPEN NOW!
The District invites you to share your input on the draft Conkle and Cartwright Mountains Trails Plans. Input can be provided by:
Taking the Online Surveys ✅
- Conkle Mountain Trails Plan SURVEY
- Cartwright Mountain Trails Plan SURVEY
- Surveys close on June 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm
- Only one submission per individual for each survey is permitted (maximum 2 responses per IP address).
- Be sure to review the draft plans before taking the survey.
- Give yourself 20-30 minutes to complete each survey.
Attending our Open House🏠
Wednesday May 21
5:30 – 7:30PM drop-in
presentation at 6:00PM
George Ryga Arts & Cultural Centre, 9525 Wharton St.
- Learn more about the plans
- Ask the consultant questions
- Provide your feedback
View presentation slides HERE
You are also welcome to submit feedback via email to recreation@summerland.ca
NEXT STEPS
Stage 2 engagement results will be compiled over the summer. Revised Trail Plans will be presented to Council for consideration and endorsement in the Fall.
For more information about the Trails Plans, email recreation@summerland.ca or call 250-494-0447.