Summary
- Area: Valemount, British Columbia
- Trip Date: 2023 Aug 28
- Trip Duration: 4 hrs 15 min One Way (Allow 7 hrs for full trip)
- Elevation Gain: 1840 m
- Total Distance: 12.2 km One Way (Allow 25 km for full trip)
- Difficulty: Hiking on road
- Accompanied By: Solo
- Beta: A Peakbagger’s Guide To The Canadian Rockies – North
- Notes: Hiked up to peak; caught a ride down. Whether hiking or driving, this trip is significantly shorter than the 10-13 hour estimate in the book.
Trip Report
An ATV or a vehicle with 4×4 and good ground clearance can simply drive to the peak. Be warned that the road is becoming very worn and it’s a rough drive.
If hiking to the peak, park on the road near the entrance to the gravel drive. Note that the clearing inside the driveway is a high pressure pipeline right-of-way, which is never an appropriate place to park.
After beginning to descend I caught up with one of the groups that had driven to the peak. I could hardly refuse their offer for a ride back down! Travel on the rough road was little faster than walking, but their company on an otherwise dull slog was greatly appreciated and made for a pleasant trip.
The hike up to the peak was 4 hours and 15 minutes. Even allowing time to descend, I would be surprised if this trip took many people more than 7 hours, a far cry from the 10-13 hours estimated in the book! But, an early finish to the hike just means extra time to sample the fine beer at Three Ranges Brewing in Valemount.
Peak Bliss 