Mount Mckirdy Route
Moderate alpine out-and-back scramble with technical terrain and mountain views.
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 3,119 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Hard
- difficulty
Mount McKirdy Route is a moderately challenging out-and-back trail in British Columbia that ascends to alpine terrain with rewarding views. This SAC T3 route demands solid scrambling skills and route-finding ability as it climbs through varied terrain typical of BC's mountain ranges. The trail offers a genuine alpine experience for hikers comfortable with exposure and technical ground.
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