Mount Shepherd Route
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 440 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Hard
- difficulty
Mount Shepherd Route is a short out-and-back trail in British Columbia offering a quick alpine ascent with rewarding views. This T3-rated scramble gains elevation efficiently over less than a mile, making it ideal for hikers seeking a brief but engaging mountain experience. The route combines hiking and scrambling terrain typical of BC's accessible alpine peaks.
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