Maps & Trails
The trails are marked with colour coded signs, located at trail heads and junctions, indicating the degree of difficulty to be expected in skiing them.
Map showing distances from intersection to intersection to calculate exactly how many kms you have skied.
NOVICE TRAILS
- WOODLAND BELL: 4.2 km return; a loop with scenic viewpoint.
- SOVEREIGN: 1.4 km return; an easy loop in the Sovereign Lake area.
- HALF SOVEREIGN: .6 km; an easy loop using part of Sovereign.
- WYLIE'S LOOP: .5 km; a flat trail leaving from the ski school area.
INTERMEDIATE TRAILS
- MYSTERY: 2.5 km return; trail starts from Woodland Bell and rejoins it following an exhilarating downhill run and an invigorating uphill jaunt.
- BLACK PRINCE: 3.0 km; trail starts from Mystery and offers a variety of skill-testing hills and turns before returning to Mystery.
- MAID OF VERNON: 1.5 km loop; leaves Sovereign and returns to school yard, providing access to Lookout Spur.
- LOOKOUT SPUR: .5 km return; leads from Maid of Vernon to attractive view of Okanagan Valley.
ADVANCED TRAILS
- ABERDEEN; 5.5 km one way; two-way trail which leads to the summit of Silver Star Mtn. Provides attractive views of the lakes, Vernon & surrounding area, moun-tains to the south & Monashee Mtns. to the east.
- LARS TAYLOR WAY: 3.6 km; two-way trail connecting the Summit to Black Prince. Accessible from Aberdeen or Black Prince.
- SILVER QUEEN: 3.7 km; two-way trail accessible from Prince of Wales at the south end and from Black Prince at the north end.
- SILVER QUEEN UNGROOMED: 1.2 km; two-way trail connecting Silver Queen and Sovereign.
- PRINCE OF WALES: 2.5 km; two-way trail accessible from Maid of Vernon or Silver Queen.
- MONTEZUMA: 2.4 km; loop for training and racing.
- MONTEZUMA'S REVENGE: 2.2 km; loop for training and racing.
- WHITE ELEPHANT: 3.0 km; loop for training and racing.
- GOLD MOUNTAIN: 3.8 km; two-way trail connecting Sovereign Lake Cross Country Ski Area with Silver Star Mountain Resort.
TRAIL FEES
The trails are operated on a user pay system. Tickets must be purchased at the ticket office before entering the trail system. Season passes are also available. Click here for current rates
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
- The following courtesies will help everyone enjoy their day:
- Ski on trails which suit your ability
- Stay on marked trails
- Ski in direction indicated and obey all signs
- Ski to the right on two-way trails
- Move off the trail when taking a break. Don't obstruct others
- For the safety of your pet, please keep dogs off the trails at all times
- Please do not walk on ski trail


