*Stunning! *Steep drop offs (not ideal for young kids) *Bring lots of water *Plan ahead *First part more open, level and populated, walking shoes are adequate *Second part steeper and more isolated, need hiking boots *Most of the hike is in full sun so wear your sunscreen and/or hat. Goat's Peak is a very beautiful place to hike, with a mixture of terrain. The first part is easy-to-moderate, wide, overlooking Okanagan Lake, with wonderful views every step! Few railings or fences, so not safe for little kids who run off! If you are only doing the first portion you can do it with almost any type of shoes. When you get to the end of the relatively straight wide portion the trail turns uphill and becomes more narrow and surrounded by trees. This part of the trail is much more demanding. Be sure to bring more water than you think you need. And do not do this section alone as it's not very populated. There are some side trails so use a GPS or All Trails app to make sure you stay on the trail or can find it if you veer off. You can always use the lake for your sense of direction, too. The trees are not thick and dense, so you can still see quite a lot up there. There are interesting knolls and hills. This last portion of the hike is the hardest and steepest with some places being a little slippery so hiking boots are recommended. The views along the way are great, and from the top is astounding! There is a wooden platform there to mark the top of the trail and make you feel like you've reached the peak. It's also a great place for photos of your group. Or sit and eat a snack! On any part of this hike you can see birds and woodpeckers. At the top, you will likely see Bald Eagles and Turkey Vultures. Marmots live among the rocks, so you may see them during the summer. Photos from recent hike on first portion with my boy and his friend. Be safe and enjoy!

Fantastic view! Out and back trail starts off with a gravel descent, then a gravel climb, then a switchback loose gravel steep climb. We side shimmied our way back down to avoid sliding!

Good hike with great views. From the parking lot above Seclusion Bay it's about a 1.2km walk to the trailhead on the road with nice lake views. The road heads downhill, keep going through the concrete barriers, you then head back up and you will be at the trail head. Trail itself is an uphill climb the entire way to the viewing platform. Some parts are steeper than others. From the parking lot it's about 50mins to the top at a slower pace. Trail is marked with yellow Mountain Goat trail markers and is pretty well traveled. There is a nice view point to check out on the lower part of the trail. When you get to the top of the stairs look for the trail to the right, its not marked just worn from people heading up there. The views from the platform at the top are beautiful, there is a bench there for a place to sit. There are no toilets at this park. Dogs are allowed on leash.

Goats peak from seclusion Bay Rd trailhead was a fun 3 hr hike. Good interpretive signs! Was 6c on a sunny Feb day. Largely bare of snow except near peak and on east side. Wear hiking boots and at this time of year, slip-on crampons will assure solid footing.

Stunning views and not a terribly difficult hike in terms of steepness. I would recommend poles, if possible. The first half of the hike is along the side of the mountain and is flattish and easy - you can get amazing views without hiking to the top! Highly recommend this hike.

Nice hike. One way is mostly down hill so you know what happens next.. uphill most of the way back. Be prepared for a hot hike back..other than that the views are spectacular!! Well groomed trail with some loose rock. A small cave is neat to see in the rock face.

Great hike approx 1.5 on the flat trail that leads to another approx 1.5 km of steeper terrain. Some loose shale near the top. Nice views from the top!

An excellent hike with spectacular lake views.

The trail was a nice climb. I did it in the snow and cloud, so I was disappointed not to be able to see the view. It was a good hike and would be better on a clear day.

Gorgeous hike, nearly killed me but I loved every second of it. I went with my dog on a weekday around noon and ran into a couple, and 2 individuals. On the way back to the parking lot there was a hiking group of about 60 people about to head up, so it can get busy.