Abbott Ridge Trail
Alpine ridge hike with steady climbing and expansive mountain views.
- 4.1 mi
- round trip
- 5,869 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Hard
- difficulty
Abbott Ridge Trail is a rewarding out-and-back hike in British Columbia that ascends to alpine ridgeline terrain with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. This T3-rated trail combines steady elevation gain with increasingly open terrain as you climb toward the ridge, offering hikers a genuine alpine experience. The route showcases the dramatic topography of British Columbia's mountain landscape, with the ridge itself providing outstanding vistas that reward the effort of the climb.
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