British Columbia · Hiking

Blackcomb Peak Route

Blackcomb Peak RoutePhoto: Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.7 mi
round trip
755 ft
climb
7,679 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Blackcomb Peak Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada. It runs between about 7,320 ft and 7,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Whistler Village, about 3.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Horstman Peak, Blackcomb Peak and The Spearhead. For camping, Riverside Resort Campground and Russet Lake Campgrounds are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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.

  • Nearby · Marmot Trail · Alpine Walk · Decker Loop

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Green Lake Loop

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Blackcomb Peak Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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