Middleton Mountain
About Middleton Mountain
Middleton Mountain is not a mountain at all, but more of a hill that is located smack dab in the middle of the city of Vernon, British Columbia. Though this hike doesn’t take you to the top of some alpine mountain terrain, it provides an excellent trek through the arid cactus-riddled grasslands that are native to the Okanagan Valley and provides a great 360 view of Kalamalka Lake and Swan Lake. Kalamalka Lake looks stunning from the top, especially in the summer months when the calcite in the water causes it to practically glow with a vibrant turquoise hue. The trail is a moderate 3.2 km loop that is great for families, as long as you watch out for the prickly pear cactus.