Towering high above the city stand the majestic Enderby Cliffs. According to local legend the ridge, as viewed from south of Enderby, resembles the head of a Neanderthal Man who, in days of yore, guarded the northern gateway to the Okanagan Trench. A challenging hike promises beauty with a terrific view of the Shuswap/Okanagan valley and its meandering river, as well as a close look at volcanic rock and fossil sites. To hike up to the Cliffs, it is necessary to cross private property. Permission is required. Please phone Mr. Hans Walter Hirth, 838-9755 to ask his permission. The trail is for foot traffic only; no horses, ATV¹s, or mountain bikes are allowed.

The trail is "user maintained"; pack out whatever garbage you bring in. No fires are allowed. Be sure to bring protection from the sun, and drinking water is essential.

Remember that you are using the trail at your own risk. You must be sure to stay on the trail, particularly because rocks are constantly falling from the Cliff. The trail is closed from Novemeber 1 until April 1.

Travel east on the Mabel Lake Road for approximately 2 km; turn left on Brash Allen Rd. Follow this road as it becomes gravel and turns to the right. You will see a gap in a white fence. The trail starts here, heading up the right hand edge of the field, and joining with a skid trail. This crosses through bushy areas until a distinctive logging road is reached.

A waycross marks the junction of the trail with the old logging road. The cross was commissioned by Mr. Hirth in keeping with the Bavarian tradition in the Alps, to mark the crossroads "where the ways are crossing." The crucifix was carved by villagers of Oberammergau, Germany. You are invited to leave flowers. Mr. Hirth has erected a bench here for travellers to rest and contemplate the beauty of our country.

The trail switches back and forth up to an old log landing on a bench overlooking the valley. Cross the landing and take the left fork of the trail. The road is overgrown but continues 200 metres to a small rocky scree on the right cutting across the road.