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British Columbia · Hiking
Archibald-Cheam Trail
Expert SAC T5 scramble with steep alpine terrain and exposure.
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 2,173 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The Archibald-Cheam Trail is an expert-level out-and-back route in British Columbia that demands scrambling ability and route-finding skills. This challenging alpine ascent features steep terrain, exposed sections, and significant elevation gain typical of SAC T5 scrambles in the Coast Mountains region. The trail rewards experienced scramblers with dramatic mountain views and access to high alpine terrain.
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