Here are some challenging trails. These are challenging because of one or more of the following factors: elevation, distance, time, steepness etc. It’s important to be cautious when setting out on a challenging hike. Ensuring you have good footwear and enough water is essential.
Here are some hard hiking trails
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| Trail Name | Distance (2 ways/loop) | Difficulty | Description | Status | Elevation Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. McKirdy (meadows & cabin & ridge) | 6 to 8.4 km |  |
Great views of Kinbasket Lake; the Premier Range; and Mt. Robson. Alpine flowers. Can overnight in cabin (3km to cabin) | (ski/snowshoe until June) | 550m/1800ft |
| Lily Meadows (meadows & lake) | 7.5-8.4km | |
Waterfalls and alpine lakes with meadows full of alpine flowers in June/July | open (ski/snowshoe until June) | 700-800m / 2625ft |
| Mt. Trudeau (Alpine meadows & lake) | 6.4km | |
Steep trail to marshy meadows with waterfall and lake. Lots of mosquitoes. | open (ski/snowshoe until June) | 336m/1200ft to meadow |
| Swift Mountain (Summit) | 10km | |
Trailhead starts high up; still a steep climb and usually lots of mosquitoes | open (ski/snowshoe until June) | 800m/2600ft |
| Mica Mine Trail | 9km | |
Often wet trail below opening to steep meadow and historic mica mine sites (with remaining mica flakes). Views of Mt. Robson and valley | open (ski/snowshoe until June) | 850m/2800ft |
| 5-Mile Road & Viewpoint | 14km | |
Moderate to steep gravel road with access to bike and hike trails and some views | open (ski/snowshoe) | 670m / 2200ft |
| Mount Terry Fox |