British Columbia · Hiking

Abbot Pass Route

Technical SAC T4 alpine out-and-back with scrambling and exposure.

1.1 mi
round trip
2,736 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Hard
difficulty

The Abbot Pass Route is a challenging out-and-back trail in British Columbia that rewards experienced hikers with alpine terrain and high-elevation scenery. This SAC T4 route demands solid scrambling skills and mountain experience, featuring exposed sections and technical terrain typical of pass crossings in the province's high country. The relatively short distance belies the route's difficulty—expect steep grades, rocky scrambling, and potentially hazardous conditions.

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