Isolated Peak Trail
Expert SAC T5 alpine scramble to an isolated BC peak.
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,364 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
Isolated Peak Trail is an expert-level out-and-back route in British Columbia that demands scrambling skills and mountaineering experience. This 2.56-mile ascent features sustained steep terrain, exposed rock scrambling, and significant elevation gain typical of SAC T5 alpine routes. The trail rewards experienced hikers with commanding summit views and a true wilderness alpine experience.
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