Hike to the Lake of the Hanging Glacier

To get to the trailhead drive into Wilmer and turn onto the main road following it out of the town. From there you'll turn onto Horsethief Creek Service Road which you will follow for a little over 40km where you'll come to a Y intersection. Go to the right to head to the trailhead. There is also a sign marked "Trail". The actual trail follows an old roadway for two kilometres. The trail then narrows and ascends before crossing a footbridge over Hell Roaring Creek (Note: this footbridge is installed for the months of July through September only. Crossing when the creek is not bridged may be treacherous.)

A second bridged crossing takes you over Horsethief Creek and then through mature forest gaining elevation over 13 moderate switchbacks. Detouring above a small slough, the trail continues a gradual climb to alpine meadows. Open camping and a toilet are available here. The lake and trail’s end are a further 800 metres through open meadows. The sharp glacier tongue is some 2.5 kms from the north shore. A spectacular panorama of rugged peaks encircle the lake.

Access to the vicinity of the glacier is possible along the east shore over rocky terrain with no trails. Do not attempt to travel on glaciers without experience and proper equipment. Please do not camp or light fires along the lakeshore. Horse use is not recommended.