OMG, it’s almost August. OMG, I just said OMG. Ok, enough of that. It was Wednesday and we walked, this time at Mt. Wells. As usual with Mt. Wells outings, we started out from the Humpback Reservoir parking lot; no blackberries yet, much to the dismay of some of our group. Despite the lack of berry power, we seemed to make it to the top of the hill faster than usual. Once at the top we did the requisite loitering to enjoy the views, then we headed back down.
GPS Data: 3.0km – 1h18m – GPS route
A 3km hike to and from the top of Mt. Wells near Victoria. Click on the map to see detailed GPS data on the Garmin website.
It's the Humpback Reservoir, except it's not really, it's just a utility building or something at the reservoir.
Looking towards Langford partway up the trail to the top of Mt. Wells.
In the middle of the summer it's pretty dry on Mt. Wells, which seems to enhance the likelihood that one will end up on their ass due to the marble-sized pebbles on the trail. Ahhh, maybe that's why the put in the handrail.
Marbles aside (actually I didn't mind the marbles) the views from the upper reaches of Mt. Wells are pretty good.
Looking towards Humpback Reservoir and Mt. Finlayson from Mt. Wells.
Another view from the top of Mt. Wells, this time to the south.
The group, minus one (me), at the top of Mt. Wells. Another great night for a hike.
