Hiking

On Two Feet...

Wells Gray Country is the sort of place which rewards those who get out on their
own two feet to explore what’s around the next corner. This might be anything from
a short stroll in the forest to a multi-day expedition to high alpine peaks: the incentives of good exercise and an outstanding natural experience are much the same!

A Walk in the Park
There are numerous easy trails within the Park. These range in length from a few hundred metres to around 5km (3 miles), and take from a few minutes to several hours to cover. If you are interested in geology, botany or even the history of the surrounding area, there are trails to meet your needs.

Hiking the Hills
If you’re after something a little challenging, there are many trails which will take up to a full day to complete. Some of these loop through the forests, such as the, but most head into the high country. Popular hikes wind up Raft Peak, the Trophy Mountain Alpine Meadows. Wilderness campsites allow these to be tackled as overnight trips, and businesses also offer guided hikes.

The Beginning of Beyond
Those seeking the solitude and adventure of a true wilderness expedition are drawn further into the back country, and will probably spend several nights on a trip. This might be in the comfort of a guided hut-to- hut traverse of the Trophies and Fight Lake area.

One route climbs steeply from the 4½ Mile camp-site on Azure Lake to Huntley Col, and then to Garnet Peak (at 2,860m the highest in the Park). Please note that these are all extremely arduous, and should not be attempted without suitable experience and planning.

Guided / Interpretive Hikes
On most days during the summer guided and interpretive hikes are offered, providing the unique opportunity to learn more about the the environment you move through. These trips are half day or full day trips. If you truly want to escape and experience the diversity and expanse of Wells Gray Park there are multi-day hut to hut trips on offer ranging from 2 to 7 days and can also be combined with a canoeing trip on Clearwater and Azure lake.

Guides and Outfitters:

For more information and maps click here or obtain a free map on arrival from the Info Centre located on the junction of Clearwater Valley Road and Highway #5. If you don't find what you are looking for, you can always email your question to info@wellsgray.ca