Wettin Peak Route
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,111 ft
- climb
- 5,008 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Wettin Peak Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada. It runs between about 4,700 ft and 5,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 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 Lions Bay, about 2.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hat Mountain, Fat Ass Peak and Wettin Peak. Phi Alpha Falls and Magnesia Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Brunswick Lake Camp and Deeks Lake Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 37 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
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