Joffre Peak via Cerise Creek Trail
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Route Description for Joffre Peak via Cerise Creek Trail
The Joffre Peak via Cerise Creek Trail is an extremely challenging scramble near Pemberton that requires mountaineering experience due to glaciers, rockfall, and weather hazards. This route should only be attempted by experienced climbers, ideally as a team, with proper gear such as helmets, crampons, and ice axes. This trail is one of the more challenging scrambles in southwest British Columbia. The tremendous variation in terrain, technical sections, and difficult navigation makes for a fantastic day out in the alpine landscape. From the summit of Joffre Peak, you will have spectacular views of the multitude of surrounding mountains, as well as Joffre Lakes and the Matier Glacier.
Getting to the Joffre Peak via Cerise Creek Trail Trailhead
To reach the parking area for the Joffre Peak via Cerise Creek Trail from Pemberton, drive east on BC-99 N for 4.3mi and make a right turn to stay on the road. Continue for 18.8mi, where you will find parking and the trailhead on your right.Route Information
When to do:
June–October
Backcountry Campsites:
Keith’s Hut, Motel 66
Pets allowed:
No
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
Moderate
Route Type:
Out and back
Joffre Peak via Cerise Creek Trail Elevation Graph
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