British Columbia · Hiking

Cyclops

Short out-and-back alpine hike with rewarding summit views.

0.4 mi
round trip
314 ft
climb
Out and back
route

Best time to visit Cyclops

Best months: April–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    47° / 37°

    16 wet

  2. Feb

    48° / 36°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 38°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    57° / 41°

    11 wet

  5. May

    64° / 44°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    68° / 48°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    72° / 50°

    6 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 50°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 48°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 44°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 40°

    16 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 37°

    16 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 32.1 mi away at 109 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Cyclops is a short out-and-back trail in British Columbia offering a quick alpine adventure for hikers seeking dramatic scenery without a major time commitment. This 0.8-mile route ascends to a notable peak or viewpoint, rewarding visitors with expansive vistas of the surrounding landscape. The compact distance makes it ideal for families or those looking to fit a quality hike into a busy day.

  • NearbyOrange Trail · Moss Car Track · Rim Trail

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Conditions and forecast

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

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