Columnar
An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada.
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 886 ft
- climb
- 5,703 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Columnar is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Garibaldi Provincial Park. It runs between about 4,930 ft and 5,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Squamish, about 10 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include The Gargoyles, Columnar Peak and Diamond Head. For camping, Elfin Lakes Camp Site and Rampart Ponds Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 Columnar for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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