Knox Mountain Hill Climb roars back into action

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Knox Mountain Hill Climb in Kelowna makes a return this long weekend.

This year’s Hill Climb takes place from Saturday, May 21 to Sunday, May 22. Access to Knox Mountain Park will be limited to ticket holders only on these dates.

The event features cars and drivers on a paved road course of ten major turns, climbing 800 vertical feet over 3.5 kilometres.

For event details, visit knoxmtnhillclimb.ca.

Every year the Knox Mountain Motor Sport Club choose local charities to support, and this year, they we have chosen the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation Joeanna’s House and the Westbank Museum

The City of Kelowna says Knox Mountain Drive will be closed for setup on Thursday, May 19 starting at noon. The park will remain open to visitors until the event begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, though the main parking area will be closed from Friday, May 20 through Monday, May 23. The Poplar Point Drive parking area will be closed from 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 until noon on Monday, May 23.

The Knox Mountain Disc Golf Course will also close to the public on Thursday as event campers arrive. Organizers anticipate that the park will be accessible to visitors by approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, May 23, though event teardown may still be ongoing in the park.

If you plan to visit the Knox Mountain Park area during these times, be aware that parking restrictions will be in effect along the north side of Broadway Avenue on Friday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.