HIKING IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Photo: Danyelle Magnan Photo: Danyelle Magnan Photo: Joey Vosburgh

Glacier National Park has a rich natural and cultural history. heritage resources of national signifi cance, both historical and The park protects unique stands of old-growth cedar and natural. The abandoned rail-grade, stone bridges and trestle hemlock, and a great diversity of wildlife. Created in 1886 supports, snow sheds and other structures associated with the The hiking trails in Glacier National Park will lead you to stunning ridges and viewpoints that following the completion of the Canadian Pacifi c Railway’s railway may all be visited on self-guiding trails. Trails leading will make the climbs worthwhile. The Columbia Mountains are steep and the valleys narrow, allowing for only transcontinental line, the park enticed travellers to its to spectacular glacier viewpoints were laid out by the Swiss a few easy hikes and a good number of diffi cult ones. Use the trail chart below to choose a hike suitable uncharted wilderness and the area became the birthplace of guides for their clients a century ago – and are still waiting for for everyone in your party. For more detailed route fi nding and trail descriptions, consult the “Footloose in the mountaineering in North America. Today’s explorers will fi nd you to discover the magic of the Selkirks for yourself. Columbias” or “Glacier Country” available for purchase from the Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier.

Photos left to right: Hiking Balu Pass; dwarf dogwood and foam fl ower; mountain goats Our trails are managed to protect the safety of both bears and people. Plan Ahead and Prepare Safety Type Hiking Trail Estimated Time Distance Elevation Trail Description Remember, you are responsible for your own safety. Emergency (Return) (Return) Gain • Get advice from a Parks Canada Information Centre. Emergency Dispatch Number: Call 1-877-852-3100. Tell dispatchers 1 Hemlock Grove 15 minutes 350 m loop Minimal Interpretive boardwalk through old-growth cedar-hemlock forest. • Study trail descriptions and maps before starting. you have a backcountry emergency in Glacier National Park and require 2 Rock Garden 30 minutes 428 m loop Minimal Interpretive trail with rock staircases and stepping stones. Slippery and steep sections. assistance. Cell phone reception is unreliable. • Check the weather forecast and current trail conditions. 3 Loop Brook Trail 45 minutes 1.7 km 42 m Interpretive trail on old rail grade highlights railway history. Short steep sections. • Choose a trail suitable for the least experienced member in your group. Keep Wildlife Wild, and Yourself Safer 4 Meeting of the Waters 30 minutes 1.3 km loop Minimal Forest walk past the confl uence of Asulkan Brook and the Illecillewaet River. • Pack adequate food, water, clothing, maps and gear. • Travel in groups and make noise to avoid surprise encounters. 5 1885 2 hours 7.2 km Minimal Interpretive trail along the original Canadian Pacifi c rail-grade. Prone to early season fl ooding. • Carry a fi rst aid kit and bear spray. • Do not feed, touch, or approach wildlife. Stay at least 30 to 50 metres away from most animals, and 100 metres away from bears. 6 Abandoned Rails 1 hour 2.8 km Minimal Interpretive trail along the original Canadian Pacifi c rail grade.

• Tell somebody where you’re going, when you’ll be back and who to HIKES SHORT Bear Creek Falls 1 hour 1 km 62 m Short, steep trail down to Bear Creek Falls. call if you don’t return. • Carry bear spray and know how to use it. 7 • Travel with a friend or group. • Pets must be on a leash at all times. 8 Marion Lake 2.5 hours 4.4 km 425 m Steep forested hike along the fi rst leg of the Abbott Ridge Trail to Marion Lake. 9 Great Glacier 3.5 hours 6.4 km 321 m Trail up to the sloping bedrock below the Illecillewaet Glacier. • Be prepared for emergencies and changes in weather. Avalanches 10 Bostock Creek 7 hours 15.6 km 740 m Moderate hike through the interior rainforest and into the subalpine forest. Stay on Maintained Trails The right combination of snow cover and slope angle can produce avalanches. Be careful when crossing snow slopes or when exposed to 11 Avalanche Crest 5 hours 8.2 km 795 m Steep trail into an alpine basin. The nearby left ridge overlooks the highway/railway corridor. • To prevent trail damage stay on the trail and avoid shortcuts. avalanche paths. Avalanche control explosive artillery projectiles are fi red 12 Balu Pass 4 hours 12.8 km 788 m Trail through avalanche paths into alpine meadows offering amazing views. at the slopes near the Trans-Canada highway. Unexploded projectiles might Leave What You Find, and Take What You Bring 13 exist. If you see one, do not touch or move it! Note its location and call Asulkan Valley 6 hours 13.8 km 869 m Glacier views, mountain scenery and waterfalls. Trail steepens after 4 km. • Pack out all garbage, including diapers and food waste. 1-877-852-3100 or 911. 14 Hermit 4 hours 6.4 km 819 m Steep trail into alpine meadows. A designated campsite is located in the Hermit Meadows. • Dispose of human waste at least 100 m from any water source. Bury 15 Sir Donald 5 hours 10.2 km 1008 m Built as a mountaineering route, this rigorous hike accesses an alpine basin below the peak. solid human waste in a hole 15 cm deep. Pack out your toilet paper. More Information HIKES DAY 16 Glacier Crest 6 hours 11.4 km 958 m Steep trail up onto a ridge providing a panoramic view of rock and glacial ice. • Natural and cultural resources such as rocks, fossils, artifacts, horns, antlers, wildfl owers and nests are protected by law and must be left • Parks Canada Revelstoke Offi ce: 250-837-7500 17 Perley Rock 6 hours 10.8 km 1143 m Steep, ambitious hike ending at a high viewpoint overlooking the Illecillewaet Icefi eld. undisturbed for others to discover and enjoy. • Website: www.pc.gc.ca/glacier 18 Abbott Ridge 6.5 hours 13.6 km 1029 m Trail up to alpine tundra that ends on a narrow ridge. During early season take the marked short cut to avoid a steep snow slope. Backcountry • Glacier Trail Conditions Report: www.pc.gc.ca/glaciertrails A backcountry camping permit is required for any overnight trip. • Weather: www.weatheroffi ce.gc.ca 19 Beaver Valley 3 days 42 km 449 m Trail passes through large stretches of old growth forest. Trail can be connected to • Avalanche Reports, Information and Training: www.avalanche.ca one way one way one way the Bald Hills via Caribou Pass. Random camping available beyond 5 km. There is Random Camping designated camping at the “20 Mile” campsite. Beyond 20 Mile, trail diffi culty increases • Maps and Guide Books: Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier at as sections are obscured by vegetation and/or wash-outs. Non-designated or random camping may be permitted. Ask Parks 250-837-2010 or www.friendsrevglacier.com Canada Information Centre staff for details. The trail accesses the extensive alpine meadows of the Bald Hills. Designated Done with this Brochure? 20 Bald Hills via Up to 4 days 16 – 40 km 1130 m Copperstain campsites are located at Copperstain Pass, 20 Mile and at Caribou Pass. The trail is not Fishing Please return for re-use to a park facility or share it with others. MULTI-DAY varies varies marked between the Copperstain Pass and Caribou Pass campsites. Hikers must be with with A National Park fi shing licence is required. How was your trip? route route experienced in route fi nding and carry a map and compass in case visibility is poor in the selection selection Bald Hills. Please send us your comments at [email protected] and report trail problems to park staff. Easy Moderate Diffi cult

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Glacier National Park has a rich natural and cultural history. heritage resources of national signifi cance, both historical and The park protects unique stands of old-growth cedar and natural. The abandoned rail-grade, stone bridges and trestle hemlock, and a great diversity of wildlife. Created in 1886 supports, snow sheds and other structures associated with the The hiking trails in Glacier National Park will lead you to stunning ridges and viewpoints that following the completion of the Canadian Pacifi c Railway’s railway may all be visited on self-guiding trails. Trails leading will make the climbs worthwhile. The Columbia Mountains are steep and the valleys narrow, allowing for only transcontinental line, the park enticed travellers to its to spectacular glacier viewpoints were laid out by the Swiss a few easy hikes and a good number of diffi cult ones. Use the trail chart below to choose a hike suitable uncharted wilderness and the area became the birthplace of guides for their clients a century ago – and are still waiting for for everyone in your party. For more detailed route fi nding and trail descriptions, consult the “Footloose in the mountaineering in North America. Today’s explorers will fi nd you to discover the magic of the Selkirks for yourself. Columbias” or “Glacier Country” available for purchase from the Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier.

Photos left to right: Hiking Balu Pass; dwarf dogwood and foam fl ower; mountain goats Our trails are managed to protect the safety of both bears and people. Plan Ahead and Prepare Safety Type Hiking Trail Estimated Time Distance Elevation Trail Description Remember, you are responsible for your own safety. Emergency (Return) (Return) Gain • Get advice from a Parks Canada Information Centre. Emergency Dispatch Number: Call 1-877-852-3100. Tell dispatchers 1 Hemlock Grove 15 minutes 350 m loop Minimal Interpretive boardwalk through old-growth cedar-hemlock forest. • Study trail descriptions and maps before starting. you have a backcountry emergency in Glacier National Park and require 2 Rock Garden 30 minutes 428 m loop Minimal Interpretive trail with rock staircases and stepping stones. Slippery and steep sections. assistance. Cell phone reception is unreliable. • Check the weather forecast and current trail conditions. 3 Loop Brook Trail 45 minutes 1.7 km 42 m Interpretive trail on old rail grade highlights railway history. Short steep sections. • Choose a trail suitable for the least experienced member in your group. Keep Wildlife Wild, and Yourself Safer 4 Meeting of the Waters 30 minutes 1.3 km loop Minimal Forest walk past the confl uence of Asulkan Brook and the Illecillewaet River. • Pack adequate food, water, clothing, maps and gear. • Travel in groups and make noise to avoid surprise encounters. 5 1885 2 hours 7.2 km Minimal Interpretive trail along the original Canadian Pacifi c rail-grade. Prone to early season fl ooding. • Carry a fi rst aid kit and bear spray. • Do not feed, touch, or approach wildlife. Stay at least 30 to 50 metres away from most animals, and 100 metres away from bears. 6 Abandoned Rails 1 hour 2.8 km Minimal Interpretive trail along the original Canadian Pacifi c rail grade.

• Tell somebody where you’re going, when you’ll be back and who to HIKES SHORT Bear Creek Falls 1 hour 1 km 62 m Short, steep trail down to Bear Creek Falls. call if you don’t return. • Carry bear spray and know how to use it. 7 • Travel with a friend or group. • Pets must be on a leash at all times. 8 Marion Lake 2.5 hours 4.4 km 425 m Steep forested hike along the fi rst leg of the Abbott Ridge Trail to Marion Lake. 9 Great Glacier 3.5 hours 6.4 km 321 m Trail up to the sloping bedrock below the Illecillewaet Glacier. • Be prepared for emergencies and changes in weather. Avalanches 10 Bostock Creek 7 hours 15.6 km 740 m Moderate hike through the interior rainforest and into the subalpine forest. Stay on Maintained Trails The right combination of snow cover and slope angle can produce avalanches. Be careful when crossing snow slopes or when exposed to 11 Avalanche Crest 5 hours 8.2 km 795 m Steep trail into an alpine basin. The nearby left ridge overlooks the highway/railway corridor. • To prevent trail damage stay on the trail and avoid shortcuts. avalanche paths. Avalanche control explosive artillery projectiles are fi red 12 Balu Pass 4 hours 12.8 km 788 m Trail through avalanche paths into alpine meadows offering amazing views. at the slopes near the Trans-Canada highway. Unexploded projectiles might Leave What You Find, and Take What You Bring 13 exist. If you see one, do not touch or move it! Note its location and call Asulkan Valley 6 hours 13.8 km 869 m Glacier views, mountain scenery and waterfalls. Trail steepens after 4 km. • Pack out all garbage, including diapers and food waste. 1-877-852-3100 or 911. 14 Hermit 4 hours 6.4 km 819 m Steep trail into alpine meadows. A designated campsite is located in the Hermit Meadows. • Dispose of human waste at least 100 m from any water source. Bury 15 Sir Donald 5 hours 10.2 km 1008 m Built as a mountaineering route, this rigorous hike accesses an alpine basin below the peak. solid human waste in a hole 15 cm deep. Pack out your toilet paper. More Information HIKES DAY 16 Glacier Crest 6 hours 11.4 km 958 m Steep trail up onto a ridge providing a panoramic view of rock and glacial ice. • Natural and cultural resources such as rocks, fossils, artifacts, horns, antlers, wildfl owers and nests are protected by law and must be left • Parks Canada Revelstoke Offi ce: 250-837-7500 17 Perley Rock 6 hours 10.8 km 1143 m Steep, ambitious hike ending at a high viewpoint overlooking the Illecillewaet Icefi eld. undisturbed for others to discover and enjoy. • Website: www.pc.gc.ca/glacier 18 Abbott Ridge 6.5 hours 13.6 km 1029 m Trail up to alpine tundra that ends on a narrow ridge. During early season take the marked short cut to avoid a steep snow slope. Backcountry • Glacier Trail Conditions Report: www.pc.gc.ca/glaciertrails A backcountry camping permit is required for any overnight trip. • Weather: www.weatheroffi ce.gc.ca 19 Beaver Valley 3 days 42 km 449 m Trail passes through large stretches of old growth forest. Trail can be connected to • Avalanche Reports, Information and Training: www.avalanche.ca one way one way one way the Bald Hills via Caribou Pass. Random camping available beyond 5 km. There is Random Camping designated camping at the “20 Mile” campsite. Beyond 20 Mile, trail diffi culty increases • Maps and Guide Books: Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier at as sections are obscured by vegetation and/or wash-outs. Non-designated or random camping may be permitted. Ask Parks 250-837-2010 or www.friendsrevglacier.com Canada Information Centre staff for details. The trail accesses the extensive alpine meadows of the Bald Hills. Designated Done with this Brochure? 20 Bald Hills via Up to 4 days 16 – 40 km 1130 m Copperstain campsites are located at Copperstain Pass, 20 Mile and at Caribou Pass. The trail is not Fishing Please return for re-use to a park facility or share it with others. MULTI-DAY varies varies marked between the Copperstain Pass and Caribou Pass campsites. Hikers must be with with A National Park fi shing licence is required. How was your trip? route route experienced in route fi nding and carry a map and compass in case visibility is poor in the selection selection Bald Hills. Please send us your comments at [email protected] and report trail problems to park staff. Easy Moderate Diffi cult

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