POISON IVY
MINIATURE CACTI
Plantlife: Watch out for poison ivy and miniature cacti if you are running or biking on off-road terrain. Poison Ivy can cause an itchy, recurring rash. Look for green leaves that grow in groups of three with pointed tips. Poison Ivy grows as shrubs and vines.
TRAINING IN PENTICTON
Biking- Eastside Road and Naramata Road
If you’re looking for a paved road to ride on, heading either North or South out of Penticton will promise to be beautiful. Check out the east side of the lakes, riding through vineyards and orchards to either Naramata or OK Falls. Pick up bike maps of the area from the Info Booth in the Athlete Village. Cyclists are reminded that roads will not be closed outside of race times. Please ride with caution.
Running- KVR Trail, Channel Parkway and Pen-Hi Track
The Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) is a historical, beautiful trail that passes through Penticton. Runners, bikers, walkers and even horseback riders share the flat gravel trails to the North and South of the city. If you prefer to stay right in town you can run along the River Channel parkway which has a gravel and paved trail away from the road. Penticton Secondary School (Pen-Hi) offers the option for lap running on the 400 metre, 8 lane track.