| Bluenose
Mountain Trail is a recreation
hiking trail in the backcountry wilderness mountains located near
the community of Lumby, BC which is located east of the Okanagan
Valley community of Vernon. The uphill loop trail navigates a
series of switchbacks eventually leading hikers to two of the
three peaks on the mountain overlooking the valley.
The short hiking route is approximately 5 kilometres
long and should take no longer than 2-3 hours to complete. The
time needed to complete the trail depends allot on the group's
fitness level and how much time is spent at the viewpoints. Always
bring a good supply of water. Viewpoint peaks are good picnic
spots too.
The trail is an easy grade trail with plenty
of hill climbing requiring good foot wear. The hiking trail follows
along an earthy, gravel path with exposed tree roots and rocks.
Near the switchbacks leading up the mountain, please be aware
of loose gravel and slippery conditions when hiking this section
of the trail.
The elevation gain on this hike, from the trailhead,
is 200 metres (650 feet). It is the elevation gain required to
hike to the two of three mountain peaks, The centre peak is off
limits as it is on private property. The highest point reached
when hiking to the mountain peaks along the Bluenose Mountain
Trail is 1240 metres.
From the parking lot, the hiking trail starts
immediately uphill. Continue hiking up the trail to a clearing
where the trail forks. Take a left and go to the third peak. Take
a right and go to the first peak. The mountain peaks provide views
of the valley below and of the communities of Lumby and Coldstream.
How to Get to the Bluenose
Mountain Trail:
Travel east from the community of Vernon, BC
along Highway #6 for 12 kilometres towards the community of Lumby,
BC, Canada. Near Lavington, turn right on School Road to Learmouth
Road. Turn left onto Learmouth Road and then right onto Aberdeen
Lake Road. Aberdeen Lake Road is paved and then turns gravel.
Continue on Aberdeen looking for a small directional road sign
on your left leading to the Bluenose Mountain trailhead and a
small gravel parking lot.
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Bluenose
Vernon
