British Columbia · Hiking

Wiwaxy Gap Alpine Route

0.9 mi
round trip
2,935 ft
climb
8,319 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Wiwaxy Gap Alpine Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Yoho National Park. It runs between about 6,630 ft and 8,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,310 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Field, about 7.1 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include East Wiwaxy Peak, West Wiwaxy Peak and All Soul's Prospect. Seven Veils Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Lake O'Hara Campground and McArthur Creek are within about 6 miles. There are 21 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 Wiwaxy Gap Alpine Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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