Black Tusk Trail
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,996 ft
- climb
- 7,299 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Black Tusk Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Garibaldi Provincial Park. It runs between about 5,520 ft and 7,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,860 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Whistler Village, about 11 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include The Black Tusk, The Black Tusk (True Summit) and Panorama Ridge. For camping, Helm Creek Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Black Tusk Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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