Near Garibaldi Lake Loop Via Taylor Meadows
Stunning views at Garabaldi Lake... water, forest, mountains, and glaciers!
Near Garibaldi Lake Loop Via Taylor Meadows
Typical trail section... wide and smooth.
Near Garibaldi Lake Loop Via Taylor Meadows
The trail bridge over the end of Lake Garabaldi leads towards the campground.
Near Garibaldi Lake Loop Via Taylor Meadows
Looking up towards the Black Tusk

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Garibaldi Lake Loop Via Taylor Meadows

5.0 (1 Rating)
Beautiful wooded climb to a lovely meadow and a gorgeous lake.
11.9
mi
Distance
4,759
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
LakeSwimming

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.94mi
Distance
4,759ft
Elevation Gain
4,759ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
5,456ft
High Point
1,928ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Leave the spacious parking lot at the Rubble Creek trailhead and follow the gentle climb through the woods which turns into steep switchbacks. At your first trail junction, take a left. Follow signs to the Taylor Meadows Trail.Stay straight past the Taylor Meadows campground and you'll keep climbing until you reach a beautiful meadow with views of Black Tusk. Stay right at the junction with Black Tusk to head to Garibaldi Lake. Pop down to the lake and hike along the shore for great views before doubling back up a short portion of the trail and take the left fork back up from the trail. Its now a straight shot back down to the car on the Garibaldi Lake Trail, passing two more smaller lakes on your way.

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