Knox Mountain Drive to close this weekend for annual hill climb
Global News
The hill climb features drivers from across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest roaring up the steep and twisty curves of Knox Mountain Drive in Kelowna.
Gearheads and race cars will be gathering in the Central Okanagan this weekend for the annual Knox Mountain Hill Climb.
About to celebrate its 65th year, the hill climb features drivers from across Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest roaring up the steep and twisty curves of Knox Mountain Drive in Kelowna.
The course is 3.5 kilometres in length, with this year’s event taking place on May 18-19 and Knox Mountain Drive undergoing needed closures.
The base of Knox Mountain plus Knox Mountain Drive and Crown Lookout will be closed during the weekend to the public, other than ticket holders.
Knox Mountain Drive will be closed starting at noon on Thursday and will reopen on Monday afternoon.
The park will remain open to visitors until Friday evening, though the following parking restrictions will be in effect:
Main parking area
Poplar Point Drive parking area
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