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Hard Hiking Trails

Trail NameDistance (2 ways/loop)DifficultyDescriptionBest SeasonsElevation Gain
Mt. Trudeau Trail6.4kmMedium/HardSteep trail to marshy meadows with waterfall and lake. Watch for grizzlies.Summer/fall336m/1200ft
McKirdy Meadows & Cabin Hike6 to 8.4 kmHardGreat views of Kinbasket Lake; the Premier Range; and Mt. Robson. Alpine flowers. Can overnight in cabinYear-round (ski tour in winter)550m/1800ft
Lily Meadows Trail7.5-8.4kmHardWaterfalls and alpine lakes with meadows full of alpine flowers in June/JulySummer/Fall700-800m / 2625ft
Swift Mountain Trail (Summit)10kmHardTrailhead starts high up; still a steep climb and usually lots of mosquitoesSummer/Fall800m/2600ft
Mica Mine Trail9kmHardWet trail opens to steep meadow and historic mica mine sites. Views of Mt. Robson and valley.Summer/Fall850m/2800ft
Teepee Creek & Mt Terry Fox12 or 16.5km optionsHardEnchanting bluffs and waterfalls. Choice of several end points.Summer/Fall840m/2750ft (lake); 1450m/4775ft (peak)