British Columbia · Hiking

Little Odaray Route

Technical alpine out-and-back requiring scrambling skills and solid route-finding.

0.5 mi
round trip
1,226 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Hard
difficulty

The Little Odaray Route is a short out-and-back trail offering alpine access in British Columbia's backcountry. This T3-rated route demands solid scrambling skills and route-finding ability, rewarding experienced hikers with mountain terrain and expansive views. The brief distance belies the technical nature of the ascent.

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