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49.47, -123.21 · rel 1150682
49.47, -123.21 · rel 1150682
Howe Sound Crest Trail
28,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
British Columbia · 49.47°N ·
123.21°W
28,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
18
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
13× summit
3× viewpoint
Unnecessary Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,6 km
2%
Unnecessary Mountain (South)
summit ·
on the route
0,9 km
3%
Saint Marks Summit
summit ·
76 m off route
0,9 km
3%
Bowen Lookout
viewpoint ·
172 m off route
0,9 km
3%
The West Lion
summit ·
100 m off route
2,0 km
7%
Thomas Peak
summit ·
on the route
5,7 km
20%
The East Lion
summit ·
184 m off route
6,5 km
23%
Little Brother
summit ·
64 m off route
12,5 km
44%
James Peak
summit ·
on the route
23,1 km
81%
David Peak
summit ·
on the route
28,5 km
100%
Trailblazer Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
28,5 km
100%
Brunswick Mountain
summit ·
253 m off route
28,5 km
100%
Fat Ass Peak
summit ·
268 m off route
28,5 km
100%
Deek's Bluff
viewpoint ·
470 m off route
28,5 km
100%
Mount Harvey
summit ·
481 m off route
28,5 km
100%
Gotha Peak
summit ·
484 m off route
28,5 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Howe Sound Crest Trail is 28.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Howe Sound Crest Trail takes approximately 7h 5min to complete.
No, Howe Sound Crest Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Howe Sound Crest Trail starts near coordinates 49.4569, -123.187.
Howe Sound Crest Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.