Comox Glacier Trail
- 5.4 mi
- round trip
- 6,386 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Hard
- difficulty
The Comox Glacier Trail is a challenging out-and-back route that ascends through alpine terrain to reach one of British Columbia's accessible glaciers. This SAC T4 scramble features exposed sections, steep terrain, and stunning views of the glacier and surrounding peaks. The trail demands solid scrambling skills and mountain experience, rewarding determined hikers with dramatic glacial landscapes and panoramic vistas across Vancouver Island.
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