Hanging Valley Route
Expert SAC T5 out-and-back to alpine hanging valley with technical scrambling.
- 3.1 mi
- round trip
- 8,839 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The Hanging Valley Route is an expert-level out-and-back trail in British Columbia that challenges experienced hikers with steep terrain and significant elevation gain. This SAC T5 route ascends into a dramatic hanging valley, offering rewarding alpine scenery and technical scrambling sections for those with solid mountain skills.
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