Wedgemount lake hike & Tupper lake hike is a popular hiking trail located in British Columbia, Canada, near Whistler. It is known for its stunning alpine scenery, challenging terrain, Glacier, waterfalls, steep trail, and rewarding views. Here's some information about the Wedgemount lake hike:
The trailhead is located about 14 kilometers north of Whistler Village. You can reach it by driving along the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) and turning onto Wedgemount Lake Road.
The Wedgemount hike is approximately 7.5 kilometers (4.7 miles) one way, with an elevation gain of about 1,200 meters (3,937 feet). It is considered a difficult hike due to steep sections and rugged terrain, so it's recommended for experienced hikers.
The hike usually takes around 6-8 hours to complete, depending on your fitness level and hiking speed. It's a full-day hike, so plan accordingly and start early to allow ample time for the ascent and descent.
Wedgemount Lake, Tupper lake, waterfall, steep trail, scrambling and Glacier are the main highlights of this hike. It's a stunning alpine lake nestled at the base of Wedge Mountain, one of the highest peaks in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The lake is surrounded by glaciers, towering mountains, and beautiful wildflowers during the summer months.
Camping is available near Wedgemount Lake for those who wish to spend the night. There is a designated camping area with tent platforms, but you need to bring your own camping gear. Permits are required, and it's advisable to check the current regulations and availability in advance.
Due to the challenging nature of the hike, it's important to be well-prepared. Ensure you have sturdy hiking boots, appropriate clothing layers, sufficient water, food, and snacks. It's also recommended to carry a map, compass, and other essential hiking gear. Check weather conditions before starting and be aware of the potential hazards such as changing weather, steep slopes, and loose rocks.
Garibaldi Provincial Park is home to diverse wildlife, including bears, Marmots, Birds and other animals. Respect the natural environment, stay on designated trails, and follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize your impact on the ecosystem.
Below are this hiking video timestamps:
00:00 Wedgemount Lake Hike video trailer
00:27 Parking lot
There is a lot of parking space near the Wedgemount trailhead. It can easily accommodate around 50 cars. There is also another parking lot down below where people also park their cars. As you start from the trailhead, you cross the Wedgemount creek as well.
01:18 Wedgemount trailhead
The actual trail starts after 300 meters from the parking lot. The trail gets steep from there almost throughout the entire hike. Initially, there is not much greenery along the trail as the most of the forest is mostly without vegetation on the ground but as you hike up, it keeps on getting more beautiful
02:33 First creek
The first creek comes at around 1 KM. The trail becomes a bit flatter here and gives some respite from steep trail but not for long though. After crossing the first creek, the trail also becomes more Rooty (a lot of roots along the trail)
03:22 First boulder field
The first minor boulder field appear at around 1.3 Km. Or almost 30 minutes from the starting of the hike. There are a few more such boulder fields along the trail. After the boulder field, the trail continues to be steep with even taller trees and little more vegetation on the ground but the amount of roots and dead woods on the trail remains the same or even more
04:53 Big boulder field
This boulder field appears around 2.7 Km from the trailhead. The trail starts to open up from here. This place is also a nice to take a longer break or have light lunch before going to the lake. There is another stream after the big boulder field where you can wash your face and ger refreshed. The trail around area is relatively flat and easier. So, it gives a respite from the steep trail. The trail becomes steep again after some time after crossing the creek
08:20 Waterfall views
There are a few spots along the trail from where you get the waterfalls view through the canopy. It comes around 3.3 Km. This waterfall is fed through the glacial lake of Wedgemount from the top. During the summer when snow starts to melt, the waterfalls looks magnificent
09:36 Meadow & last stretch
Once you reach the meadow, you can see the surrounding mountains. You can also see the last stretch of the trial which leads to Wedgemount lake. There is a water stream in the meadow that you follow for some time before doing the final scramble
10:50 Scramble
This is one of the hardest part of the hike as you hike through big boulders and slippery trail.
12:17 Wedgemount lake
14:28 Tupper lake
14:51 Wedgemount Glacier
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