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Jim Kelly Peak Route

4.0 (1 Rating)
Stunning route; a full-value day for those looking for an alpine adventure.
11.8
mi
Distance
3,723
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
11.81mi
Distance
3,723ft
Elevation Gain
3,723ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
6,898ft
High Point
3,806ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trail starts a little lackluster with partially overgrown FSR, but quickly opens up to a well established trail through Douglas fir and cedar forest. The views open up around 1,600m, with a look at Jim Kelly peak, and Coquihalla Mountain. Hiking the loop CCW, starting toward Coquihalla camp leads to a couple small crater lakes, and then a stunning alpine section through the saddle between Coquihalla and Kim Kelly. The summit push is relatively short, but hazardous with loose rock. Flags and cairns lead the way, but are sometimes hard to spot.

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