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Trail: Camel's Hump
Trail Distance: 6 km round trip
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Located in Lumby. From Hwy 6 turn right onto Creighton Valley Road and follow until it turns into a dirt road, and continue for 8 km. Turn left onto Clier Lake Forest Service Road. Following this dirt road, keep left at the 'Y' after Clier Lake. Here is where you may want to put your 4x4 on. Narrow, bumpy and steep would be my words to describe the last 5 km of this dirt road. Also, there are a few large puddles on the road, the largest one being right before the trailhead.
Description
Unexpected adventures are always the best kind, and that's exactly what the hike up Camel’s Hump was! With all the spring rain we've had, the road in was a little intense. With the stunning views over the Lumby area and a good little workout, I was pleasantly surprised! Obviously named due to its appearance, the Camel's Hump is visible all the way from Vernon at the Kalamalka Lake Lookout along Hwy 97.
From the parking area, we followed the hiking trail sign up the dirt road and into the forest. Once in the forest, the dirt road turned into a single track trail and we started to climb up the first hump. Soon we were at the first of many lookouts along this trail. The views are one of a kind, overlooking the towering cliffs and towards the second hump.
As we continued along, the trail brought us down into a valley before climbing back up to the second hump. As the trail got steeper, the views started opening up! To the right, we were treated to a beautiful view overlooking the town of Lumby and even the tip of Mabel Lake in the background. As we continued to the highest point of the second hump, just shy of 1200 m, we could see the entire Creighton Valley and back towards Lavington and Vernon!
Looking at the prominent cliffs, it's cool to try and think of how they were established, formed from glaciers in the Pleistocene ice age almost 12,000 years ago! This area is full of history, and the dormant volcano was part of the last volcanic period in this area. Also known as 'Sleeping Coyote', this is definitely a neat place to explore!
Always remember to be mindful of your surroundings, pack out what you pack in, stick to the trails and Happy Exploring!
Things to bring
Dogs on leash welcome
Appropriate footwear
Bear spray is always a good thing to carry
Bug spray
Water/snack
Phone/camera
Special notes
Do not attempt the drive up in the winter months! This road is not maintained.
Stay away from all cliff edges!
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