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Safety

EmergencyEmergency Dispatch Number: Call 1-877-852-3100. Tell dispatchers you have a backcountry emergency in Glacier National Park and require assistance. Cell phone reception is unreliable.

Keep Wildlife Wild, and Yourself Safer• Travel in groups and make noise to avoid surprise encounters.

• Do not feed, touch, or approach wildlife. Stay at least 30 to 50 metres away from most animals, and 100 metres away from bears.

• Carry bear spray and know how to use it.

• Pets must be on a leash at all times.

AvalanchesThe right combination of snow cover and slope angle can produce avalanches. Be careful when crossing snow slopes or when exposed to avalanche paths. For avalanche control explosive artillery projectiles are fi red at the slopes near the Trans-Canada highway. Unexploded projectiles might exist. If you see one, do not touch or move it! Note its location and call 1-877-852-3100 or 911.

More Information

• Parks Canada Revelstoke Offi ce: 250-837-7500

• Website: www.pc.gc.ca/glacier

• Glacier Trail Conditions Report: www.pc.gc.ca/glaciertrails

• Weather: www.weatheroffi ce.gc.ca

• Avalanche Reports, Information and Training: www.avalanche.ca

• Maps and Guide Books: Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier at 250-837-2010 or www.friendsrevglacier.com

Done with this Brochure?Please return for re-use to a park facility or share it with others.

How was your trip?Please send us your comments at [email protected] and report trail problems to park staff.

Glacier National Park has a rich natural and cultural history. The park protects unique stands of old-growth cedar and hemlock, and a great diversity of wildlife. Created in 1886 following the completion of the Canadian Pacifi c Railway’s transcontinental line, the park enticed travellers to its uncharted wilderness and the area became the birthplace of mountaineering in North America. Today’s explorers will fi nd

heritage resources of national signifi cance, both historical and natural. The abandoned rail-grade, stone bridges and trestle supports, snow sheds and other structures associated with the railway may all be visited on self-guiding trails. Trails leading to spectacular glacier viewpoints were laid out by the Swiss guides for their clients a century ago – and are still waiting for you to discover the magic of the Selkirks for yourself.

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Remember, you are responsible for your own safety.• Get advice from a Parks Canada Information Centre.

• Study trail descriptions and maps before starting.

• Check the weather forecast and current trail conditions.

• Choose a trail suitable for the least experienced member in your group.

• Pack adequate food, water, clothing, maps and gear.

• Carry a fi rst aid kit and bear spray.

• Tell somebody where you’re going, when you’ll be back and who to call if you don’t return.

• Travel with a friend or group.

• Be prepared for emergencies and changes in weather.

Stay on Maintained Trails• To prevent trail damage stay on the trail and avoid shortcuts.

Leave What You Find, and Take What You Bring• Pack out all garbage, including diapers and food waste.

• Dispose of human waste at least 100 m from any water source. Bury solid human waste in a hole 15 cm deep. Pack out your toilet paper.

• Natural and cultural resources such as rocks, fossils, artifacts, horns, antlers, wildfl owers and nests are protected by law and must be left undisturbed for others to discover and enjoy.

Backcountry• A park pass and a backcountry camping permit are required for any

overnight trip.• Voluntary safety registration is available at the Rogers Pass

Discovery Centre.

Random Camping• Non-designated or random camping may be permitted. Ask Parks

Canada Information Centre staff for details.

Fishing • A National Park fi shing licence is required.

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The hiking trails in Glacier National Park will lead you to stunning ridges and viewpoints that

will make the climbs worthwhile. The Columbia Mountains are steep and the valleys narrow, allowing for only

a few easy hikes and a good number of diffi cult ones. Use the trail chart below to choose a hike suitable

for everyone in your party. For more detailed route fi nding and trail descriptions, consult the “Footloose in the

Columbias” or “Glacier Country” available for purchase from the Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier.

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Hiking Trail Estimated Time Distance Elevation Trail Description (Return) (Return) Gain

1 - Hemlock Grove 20 minutes 0.5 km Minimal Interpretive boardwalk through old-growth cedar-hemlock forest.

2 - Rock Garden 20 minutes 0.5 km Minimal Interpretive trail with rock staircases and stepping stones. Slippery and steep sections.

3 - Loop 40 minutes 1.6 km 35 m Interpretive trail on old rail grade highlights railway history. Short steep sections.

4 - Meeting of the Waters 30 minutes 1 km Minimal Forest walk past the confluence of Asulkan Brook and the Illecillewaet River.

5 - 1885 2.5 hours 7.6 km Minimal Interpretive trail along the original Canadian Pacific rail-grade. Prone to early season flooding.

6 - Abandoned Rails 1 hour 2.4 km Minimal Interpretive trail along the original Canadian Pacific rail grade.

7 - Bear Creek Falls 1 hour 1 km 60 m Short, steep trail down to Bear Creek Falls.

8 - Marion Lake 2.5 hours 4.4 km 425 m Steep forested hike along the first leg of the Abbott Ridge Trail to Marion Lake.

9 - Great Glacier 3.5 hours 9.6 km 320 m Trail up to the sloping bedrock below the Illecillewaet Glacier.

10 - Bostock Creek 7 hours 18 km 732 m Moderate hike through the interior rainforest and into the subalpine forest.

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.

12 - Balu Pass 4 hours 10 km 788 m Trail through avalanche paths into alpine meadows offering amazing views.

13 - Asulkan Valley 6 hours 13 km 925 m Glacier views, mountain scenery and waterfalls. Trail steepens after 4 km.

14 - Hermit 4 hours 5.6 km 770 m Steep trail into alpine meadows. A designated campsite is located in the Hermit Meadows.

15 - Sir Donald 5 hours 8 km 915 m Built as a mountaineering route, this rigorous hike accesses an alpine basin below the peak.

16 - Glacier Crest 5.5 hours 9.6 km 1005 m Steep trail up onto a ridge providing a panoramic view of rock and glacial ice.

17 - Perley Rock 6 hours 11.2 km 897 m Steep, ambitious hike ending at a high viewpoint overlooking the Illecillewaet Icefield.

18 - Abbott Ridge 6.5 hours 10 km 1040 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.

19 - Beaver Valley 3 days 42 km 449 m one way one way one way

20 - Bald Hills via Up to 4 days 16 – 40 km 1130 m Copperstain varies with varies with varies with

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The trail accesses the extensive alpine meadows of the Bald Hills. Designated campsites are located at Copperstain Pass, 20 Mile and at Caribou Pass. The trail is not marked between the Copperstain Pass and Caribou Pass campsites. Hikers must be experienced in route finding and carry a map and compass in case visibility is poor in the Bald Hills.

Trail passes through large stretches of old growth forest. Trail can be connected to the Bald Hills via Caribou Pass. Random camping available beyond 5 km. There is designated camping at the “20 Mile” campsite. Beyond 20 Mile, trail difficulty increases as sections are obscured by vegetation and/or wash-outs.

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CheopsMountain2555 m

RossPeak

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MountAfton

2540 m

MountBonney3080 m

MountSwanzy2889 m

MountJupiter

2734 m

LookoutMountain2479 m

PerleyRock

2612 m

MountSir Donald

3247 m

TerminalPeak

UtoPeak

2871 m

AvalancheMountain2831 m

EaglePeak

2838 m

MountAbbott2463 m

NapoleonSpur

Avalanche Crest

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MountAfton

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MountBonney3080 m

MountSwanzy2889 m

MountJupiter

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MountSir Donald

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FaithPeak

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EaglePeak

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MountGreen

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MountMacoun3013 m

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MountTopham2863 m

MountSelwyn3304 m

CharityPeak

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MountSwanzy2889 m

MountBonney3080 m

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BagheeraMountain2755 m

MountShaugnessy

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SugarloafMountain3207 m

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Ursus MinorMountain2738 m


CopperstainMountain2595 m

MountDawson3215 m

Mount Rogers

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Mount McGill2656 m

Mount Jupiter2734 m

HermitMountain3044 m

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Fox Glacier

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Grand Glacier

Black Glacier

Swiss Glacier

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Purity Glacier

Dawson Glacier

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Clark Glacier

Swanzy Glacier

Rogers Glacier

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Tupper Glacier

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