North Summit Bypass
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 295 ft
- climb
- 2,339 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
North Summit Bypass is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Mount Gardner Recreation Site. It runs between about 2,190 ft and 2,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Langdale, about 5.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include North Gardner, Mount Gardner and Conical Hill (Duncan's Hat). Bridal Veil falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Little Flower Islet and Apodaca Marine Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 28 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 North Summit Bypass for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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