Niobe
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,709 ft
- climb
- 6,549 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Niobe is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Tantalus Provincial Park. It runs between about 4,310 ft and 6,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,480 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Squamish, about 6.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Niobe, Omega Mountain and Mount Pelops. For camping, Sandspit Camping Area and Lake Lovely Water Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Niobe for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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