Cathedral Rim Trail
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,092 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Moderate
- difficulty
Cathedral Rim Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in British Columbia that rewards hikers with expansive views from elevated vantage points along the rim. This moderate trail combines steady climbing with rewarding alpine or subalpine terrain, offering dramatic perspectives of the surrounding landscape. The route showcases the natural architecture that gives the trail its name, with distinctive rock formations and open ridgeline hiking.
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