El Capitan Route
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 729 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Hard
- difficulty
The El Capitan Route is a short out-and-back trail in British Columbia offering dramatic alpine scenery and challenging terrain. This SAC T3 scramble rewards hikers with stunning views and technical rock features typical of the region's high country. The route demands solid scrambling skills and mountain experience.
Local outfitters
- Visit Nitinaht Lake23 mi away
- Visit Nitinaht Lake23 mi away
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