British Columbia · Hiking

Tenquille-Owl Lakes Traverse

12.7 mi
round trip
7,788 ft
climb
6,722 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Tenquille-Owl Lakes Traverse is an out-and-back trail, 13 miles each way (25 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside 8 Peaks Recreation Reserve. It runs between about 4,280 ft and 6,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,990 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Pemberton, about 11 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Seven O'clock Mountain, Mount Ronayne and Mount Barbour. Cerulean Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Ogre Lake and Cerulean Lake are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.

Conditions and forecast

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