Mount Burgess Route
Expert alpine out-and-back scramble to Mount Burgess with exposed terrain.
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 5,243 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
Mount Burgess Route is an expert-level out-and-back trail in British Columbia that demands solid scrambling skills and mountain experience. This challenging alpine route ascends to one of the region's notable peaks, offering dramatic views and exposed terrain that rewards prepared hikers with stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape.
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