Christopher Grilz
Backpack the Watchtower Basin
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
26.74 mi
/ 5135 ft gain
The beginning of the trailhead descends down to the Maligne river where hikers have to rock hop due to the bridge being washed away in 2012. Soon after the river the elevation steadily climbs through dense forest. After about 20 minutes the forest opens into the charred aftermath of the Excelsior wildfire (2015.) The trail is clear through the 3km of burned forests and provides views of the sur...
Hike to Raven Lake
Fraser-Fort George F, British Columbia
4.5
6.2 mi
/ 1476.4 ft gain
To reach the trailhead travel east from Prince George on Highway 16. At 88 km turn right onto Hungary Creek Service Road. Travel 13 km on the main road and turn right at the junction (keep your eye out for the sign). From here there its only 3 km to the parking lot.Right off the start the trail crosses a small creek then gains elevation in a series of switchbacks. This continues for 3.5 km then...
Backpack the Tonquin Valley
Jasper, Alberta
5.0
43.5 mi
/ 1640.4 ft gain
The Tonquin Valley is well known for its strong grizzly bear population. If you plan on tackling this hike check bear warnings prior to leaving and always keep a can of bear spray easily accessible.It also is recommended that hikers wait till late summer or early autumn to complete this hike. Early season rain and snow cause muddy conditions and deteriorate trails. If one comes up to muddy sect...
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