There were some great morning reflections on Cheakamus Lake. The ridge can be reached from either the Cheakamus Lake trailhead just south of Whistler or from the Rubble Creek parking lot just north of Squamish. The trailhead is accessed via a ~30 minute drive on a forestry road from Highway 99. 54.24 m Down, 15.4 mi Warm up along the easy, rolling trail from the trailhead toward Cheakamus Lake. Please explain. Rubble Creek is preferable if you are keen to stop at the beautiful Garibaldi Lake on the way. Side trips can be made to the Black Tusk, Panorama Ridge or Garibaldi Lake. 54.26 m Up While you can feasibly hike to Garibaldi Lake/Panorama Ridge/The Black Tusk from here, it’s a lot longer than Rubble Creek and most people don’t use this route. I began my backtrack to the Panorama Ridge with many beautiful flowers along the trail. The subsequent ~5 km to the junction for the final climb to the top of Panorama Ridge are beautiful—enjoy! I have been to Panorama Ridge several times; it’s one of my all-time favourite “perches” and I could sit there all day looking down at shimmering Garibaldi Lake way below and the majestic snow-capped peaks and glaciers that surround it. Stay on the Panorama Ridge Trail, make your way around Black Tusk Lake, and get ready to begin a steep climb up the ridge. Power hike the final 400 m of elevation to the summit and stand in awe of the 360-degree view of volcanos, glaciers, meadows and forest as far as you can see. 178' Up 2156.03 m Up There are two main trailheads for Panorama Ridge, Cheakamus Lake and Rubble Creek. • While this is a fantastic day hike, it can also be done over two days. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. • This lesser-known route actually takes you from the Whistler side of Garibaldi Lake. 1281.11 m Up It can be done either as an out-and-back from either point directly to the ridge, or as a point-to-point along the Rubble Creek Classic 25k route by shuttling two vehicles. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/panorama-ridge 2156.03 m Up Small cars will have no problem, but look out for the pot holes! 2483.83 m Down, 50.1 mi • 4,202' Down • 686.04 m Up Spam? Rubble Creek is the more popular starting point as it is a bit shorter, far more scenic and allows for the inclusion of the trail to Garibaldi Lake and the beautiful Taylor Meadows as well as Black Tusk. This wide, extremely well marked path gains nearly 3281 ft, with switchbacks all the way up.You will approach a junction, showing the Taylor Meadows campground to the left and the Garibaldi Lake campground to the right. Please explain. 1049.61 m Down, 29.0 mi 2,251' Up 2009/07/18 Day hike Cheakamus Lake, corrie lake, helm valley, Panorama Ridge andy Heather at Garibaldi Provincial Park: Tyler, Ted, Bob and Heather did an overnight trip in Garibaldi park. Being a jerk / offensive? Something else? 1280.7 m Down, 29.0 mi Certainly wonderful for a swim if you can take the glacial cold water. However, to reach Panorama Ridge you will turn right here and begin the steep climb to the top. 178' Down 2,251' Down • 3067.67 m Down. 7,074' Up The Helm Creek campsite is best accessed from the Cheakamus Lake parking area by going right at the junction along the trail to Cheakamus Lake, then downhill, across a bridge over the Cheakamus river, then starting a steep uphill climb. • With a view of the tusk nearby, the area is full of colourful wildflowers starting in late-July and into the first couple of weeks of August. • If you continue straight you will eventually reach the Helm Creek Campground and Cheakamus Lake. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Long day hike from Rubble Creek (33km return / 5000ft elevation gain) or shorter hike if you camp at Garibaldi Lake (15km return to the lake / 2000ft elevation gain). 2155.81 m Down, 32.2 mi • The climb starts at its steepest and becomes more gentle as the distance rolls by. 7,525' Up The route has incredible views of Black Tusk, Cinder Cone, and much more and is popular with campers wanting to stay overnight to explore some of the longer hikes. The route is 8.5km (5.28 miles) with an … The hike to Helm Lake begins from the Cheakamus Lake parking lot area and climbs steeply before reaching the Helm Creek campsite and passing through the alpine area of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Go for the summit of Black Tusk via a sparsely marked scramble, or up and over to Panorama Ridge. Trail. • 7,073' Down The bridge over Cheakamus River. Turn down a short switchback and cross a bridge above the lake outflow before starting a ~7 km climb to Helm Creek. The Helm Creek-Rubble Creek Traverse is a 27-kilometer hike that climbs almost 900 meters up the Helm Creek Basin and then descends over 1,200 metres down to the Rubble Creek Trailhead while circling around from the northeast to the southwest slopes of the Black Tusk in Garabaldi Provincial Park. 10,065' Down 2293.57 m Up 178' Up Campground: This hike can be done as a long day trip but I prefer a night at Helm Creek campground, 8.5 km (5.3 mi) from Cheakamus Lake trailhead. Spam? 2.2 km This is about an injury or accident • 46.7 km Being a jerk / offensive? 3,444' Down 20.0 km Garibaldi Lake, Panorama Ridge, Black Tusk and Elfin Lakes are all wonderful hiking destinations is this extraordinary Provincial Park so close to Squamish. • 686.04 m Up Plenty of water along the way, all seasons. At almost 2 hours driving from Vancouver, the Cheakamus Lake trailhead is far less busy than both Rubble Creek and Diamond Head as there aren’t a lot of hikes in this area. 1281.11 m Up 1049.85 m Up 4,202' Down Epic scenery and there's a good reason this is called Panorama Ridge - you'll get exceptional views of Black Tusk, Garibaldi Lake, Mt Garibaldi, Tantalus, Castle Towers and more! • 24.8 km Day 3: East Cheakamus Lake to Panorama Ridge and down to unnamed lake. Create Recommended Route or 2,251' Down Panorama Ridge has two main trailheads: Rubble Creek and Cheakamus Lake. • Soon you will reach a junction for Panorama Ridge. 54.26 m Up 18.3 km 2.2 km The trailhead is accessed via a ~30 minute drive on a forestry road from Highway 99. This is about an injury or accident 2,251' Up At a minimum, this hike is approximately 32 kilometres round-trip from the Cheakamus Lake parking lot to Black Tusk with over 1400 metres elevation gain. 178' Down Something else? Small cars will have no problem, but look out for the pot holes! I am trying to determine if I should camp at Helm Creek and make it to Pano Ridge or camp at Garibaldi Lake. The trailhead is accessed by following a route into Cheakamus Lake. 51.8 km Trail. Trailhead: Rubble Creek parking lot | Distance: 30.9 km | Elevation gain: 1,810 m | Duration: 9-12 hours | Difficulty:… Continuing along that trail would eventually bring you to Cheakamus Lake. 4,203' Up • After a very modest section heading towards Cheakamus Lake, you’ll branch off to the right and quickly cross the Cheakamus River. 12.5 mi 8,149' Down 20.0 km The first 4.3 mi of the Panorama Ridge hike is a steady climb through the forest. • • Backpack to Helm Creek, Helm Meadows, Helm Lake and Panorama Ridge in Garibaldi Provincial Park - September 2012 with Anne, Bill N, Ming, Laura S, Carol N, Daphne, Jen and Rick, Bengul and Murat. As an aside, it is also possible to drop a second car at Cheakamus Lake and exit the park that way, making this a point-to-point hike. These … 7,074' Up The campsite at Taylor Meadows is centrally located to explore the other nearby trails, such as Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge. Cheakamus River. 10,054' Up 1280.7 m Down, 11.4 mi Just beyond Helm Lake is a junction with a turnoff to a short, steep trail up to Panorama Ridge. Rubble Creek is known as the most popular trailhead since it is far more scenic, a bit shorter and gives room for the addition of the trail to the remarkable Tylor Meadows and Garibaldi Lake. • Very steep. Panorama Ridge is one of the most popular hikes in the Sea-to-Sky corridor, and for a very good reason; the jaw-dropping 360-degree views of Garibaldi Provincial Park from the top are unbeatable. The Cheakamus Lake trailhead is also and excellent place to hike to Helm Creek, Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge. Panorama Ridge Hike From Helm Creek. 54.24 m Down, 15.4 mi • NOT OKAY! The trail begins on the far side of Whistler Mountain , 8 kilometres from the Sea to Sky Highway at Cheakamus Crossing across from Function Junction. It is hard to say which is better. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. 3,444' Up 686 m Down, 1.4 mi Elevation Gain: 1573 m (5160 ft) from trailhead to Panorama Ridge Trailhead: Cheakamus Lake trailhead, accessed via Highway 99 just south of Whistler: Directions and more information. This the first right-hand turn as you enter the Whistler municipality and is well signposted as the Cheakamus Forest Service Road and Cheakamus Lake. • The trail has some great scenery and several beautiful alpine lakes on the way up, but the primary attraction and namesake of the ridge is the panoramic view at the top, and it There are two main trailheads for Panorama Ridge, Cheakamus Lake and Rubble Creek. Create Recommended Route or Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and 2155.81 m Down. 46.7 km The amazing views start once you reach Taylor Meadows and … On a typical Labour Day weekend, the Garibaldi Lake and Black Tusk Meadows area attracts hordes of day hikers and backpackers; Helm Creek is the quieter "back door… 686 m Down, 1.4 mi This is a stunning, secluded nature walk that meanders through old growth forests, ending at mouth of Cheakamus Lake, and the first of two backcountry campsites. From here it’s a steady climb all the way up to the base of Panorama Ridge, where the gradient increases for the final few kilometers. 80.6 km Distance: 31 km (19 mi) roundtrip. 4,203' Up It’s busy on clear days and an absolute must-do. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. The 15 kilometre(9.3 mile) hike from the trailhead at Rubble Creek to Panorama Ridge takes you through beautiful and deep forests, across countless idyllic streams, through meadows filled with flowers, and past dozens of jaw dropping viewpoints. Items of Importance Mountain biking is permitted on the trail as far as the Cheakamus Lake campsites but may not be taken across the Cheakamus River Bridge on the Helm Creek trail. Potentially hazardous terrain. NOT OKAY! An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. 24.8 km Panorama Ridge can be reached from the Garibaldi Lake (Rubble Creek) trailhead or the Cheakamus Lake trailhead. 3064.57 m Up The Helm Creek trail branches off the main Cheakamus Lake trail at 1.5 kilometres and crosses Cheakamus River , before quickly ascending into the alpine. Panorama Ridge is easily one of the most amazing hikes in Garibaldi Provincial Park.. 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