Wiwaxy Peaks Route
Expert alpine scramble with exposed ridges and dramatic peak views.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 653 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Expert
- difficulty
The Wiwaxy Peaks Route is a challenging scramble in British Columbia's high alpine terrain, offering dramatic peak views and exposed ridgeline hiking. This out-and-back route demands solid scrambling skills and mountain experience, with steep terrain and significant exposure throughout. The route rewards prepared hikers with stunning vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
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