Elkhorn Mountain Route
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 7,029 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The Elkhorn Mountain Route is a challenging out-and-back trail in British Columbia that rewards experienced hikers with alpine terrain and panoramic mountain vistas. This SAC T5 scramble demands solid rock scrambling skills, route-finding ability, and comfort with exposure as it climbs to the summit of Elkhorn Mountain. The route traverses demanding terrain with significant elevation gain, making it ideal for well-conditioned mountaineers seeking a technical alpine adventure.
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Photo: Wasrts, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Kings Peak
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Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Lady Falls
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Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)Buttle Lake Boat Launch
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