Trail Resources

Trail Maps:​

Cabin Forestry (Paper and GPS):
http://www.cabinforestry.com/projects/project/highlands-trail/ 

​Google Maps:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1v5uAuK2g7Q29_wlzUKG16cY6Dow&usp=sharing

​Water Sources:

​The list is not exhaustive, and the availability of water will be dependant on weather and time of year. Based on past observations, including a drought year in 2017, these are expected to be available during dry periods:​

• Mission Creek (km 0)

• Daves Creek (km 10.5)

• Frog Pond (km 12.5) – May be used by cattle

• Scotty Creek (km 16.5)

• Kelowna Creek (km 23.5)

• Vernon Creek (km 29)

• Hayhurst Lake (km 39.5)

• Oyama Creek (km 42)

• Damer Lake (km 45) – Located off the trail

​Spring time conditions may see water available at the following locations:​

• Cardinal Creek (km 4)

• Emery Creek (km 14.5) – Typically low flow

• Rockface Creek (km 17.5)

• South Clark Creek (km 35)

• North Clark Creek (km 37.5)

• Cosen’s Creek (km 52)

​Camp Locations:

​There are tent pads and outhouses at only 2 locations along the trail. The Grand View (km 14.5) and Damer Lake (Off the trail at km 45)

​Trailheads:​

The trail is accessible via the many forest service roads through the area, although most are unmarked and in varying condition. The main trailheads that are the easiest for access are:

• Highway 33 and Philpott Road (km 1)

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• Goudie Road and James Lake Forest Service Road (km 9.5)

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• Posthill Lake Forest Service Road at km 9 (km 24)

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• Beaver Lake Forest Service Road at km 10.8 (km 29)

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• Oyama Lake Lodge Road and Oyama Lake Forest Service Road (km 40.5)

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• Kalamalka Provincial Park Cosen’s Bay Parking Lot (km 59)

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