British Columbia · Hiking

Claimstake Mountain Route

0.9 mi
round trip
1,093 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Hard
difficulty

Claimstake Mountain Route is a challenging out-and-back trail in British Columbia that rewards hikers with alpine scenery and panoramic views. This steep, technical scramble demands solid rock scrambling skills and mountain experience, with exposure and loose terrain requiring careful footwork throughout. The route's compact distance belies its difficulty—this is a serious alpine objective best tackled in stable weather by experienced scramblers.

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