This trail offers many views of the western portion of the Okanagan Valley and Osoyoos Lake. You can veer off this trail and hike your way to the summit of Anarchist Mountain, which at an elevation of 1480 metres, gives a panoramic view of the surrounding valleys. Additional trails are located on Anarchist Mountain and offer spectacular westerly views of Osoyoos Lake. You can expect to pass through canyons of large ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen groves. Additional trails located on Anarchist Mountain for exploring include: Long Joe Road, Long View Road, Chapman Road, Ponderosa Pass, Granite Gorge, Peregine Place, Border, The High Road, Panorama Ridge, Nine Mile Creek, and Sidley Meadow. Trail descriptions and directions for all these trails can be found at www.rdos.bc.ca
Directions:
Travel east of Osoyoos for 17 km on Highway 3, then turn north on Lamont Road. The Over The Top trailhead will be on the right. After 2 km, follow this trail for 600 metres and if you take the left side of the fork you are now on your way. The second option is to travel east of Highway 3 for 24 km and turn left, north of the gate, park here and start your hike on the High Road Trail. Follow the trail for 2 km and then turn right and make your way around Anarchist Mountain.
