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Anarchist Mountain: Highway 3, Boundary Country, British Columbia
Photo: Brad Carrier · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Anarchist Mountain: Highway 3

CN 3 · Osoyoos → Rock Creek

Sweeping28 mi40 min4,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 4,100 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 3 climbs east from Osoyoos through a stretch of switchbacks onto Anarchist Mountain, high above Osoyoos Lake. A lookout pull-off partway up gives a view over the town and south into Washington.

The road crosses Anarchist Summit at 1,236 meters, then runs over rolling ranchland past Bridesville to Rock Creek. The 28.2 miles take about 40 minutes and climb about 4,100 feet.

Along the way

  1. Osoyoos
  2. Anarchist Mountain
  3. Rock Creek
Elevation
4,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 4,100 ft
OsoyoosRock Creek
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
OsoyoosRock Creek
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The lookout pull-off is reachable only when driving eastbound.
  • The climb has big switchbacks; trucks are slow.
  • No DriveBC events were listed on this section when checked.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check DriveBC.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 3 over Anarchist Mountain take?

Highway 3 from Osoyoos to Rock Creek is 28.2 miles and takes about 40 minutes.

How high is Anarchist Summit?

Anarchist Summit on Highway 3 is 1,236 meters.

Is there a lookout on Anarchist Mountain?

Yes. A lookout pull-off partway up the climb is reachable when driving east from Osoyoos.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Anarchist Mountain: Highway 3, from Osoyoos to Rock Creek