Difficulty: Medium

Rating: 3.5/5

Duration: 3hr / 4km

Accessibility: 4x4 (high clearance)

camels hump

description:

Camels Hump is a multi-peak adventure through lush forests and breathtaking views. To get there, be sure you have a high clearance vehicle as the drive to the trailhead is riddled with deep potholes and washouts. Once you reach the trailhead, you'll be glad you did. 

The hike starts with a walk through a marsh (bring bug spray) and quickly takes you to a gradually increasing incline. The first peak is incredible with a view of Lumby's untouched wonder. You'll be wanting to take pictures here, trust me. 

The trail to the second peak is where Camels Hump gets its name. It's a steep decline with amazing views of a cliff-side. We took a break here to roll some rocks off the cliff and count how long it took to hit the bottom. That's the kind of thing us sophisticated gentlemen do to measure distance. It was quite the drop.

After another incline, you'll reach the second peak. This view is even better than the first, take your Instagram shots here.

Now be safe and be sure to tag @officialbearlives in your posts! We would love to feature your pictures!

Directions:

This hike is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive from downtown Kelowna.

  1. Traveling from Kelowna head East towards Lumby on Highway 6.
  2. Just past downtown Lumby turn right onto Creighton Valley Rd.
  3. Follow this road for 16.0km until you come across Cleir Lake FSR, turn left onto it.
  4. Follow this road for 2.0km past Cleir Lake on your left hand side, then take a left turn to go around the pond.
  5. Follow this road up 7.2km staying left and you will reach a clearing near the trailhead. Park your vehicle here.

This route is now available on GoogleMaps!

GPS Coordinates:

  • Creighton Valley Rd turnoff: 50.249841, -118.942810
  • Cleir Lake FSR turnoff: 50.210423, -118.766128
  • Turnoff at Cleir Lake: 50.225603, -118.760026
  • Parking Area: 50.227978, -118.813714

Features:

  • Two peaks.
  • Views of Lumby and the Creighton Valley
  • Dog friendly
  • Cliffs