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Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi)

First Peak of the Stawamus Chief – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Squamish

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Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi)

First Peak of the Stawamus Chief – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Squamish

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775

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First Peak of the Stawamus Chief – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Squamish

03:10

6.57km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.13 km for 555 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.61 km

Challenging Trail in Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

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3

1.90 km

Olesen Creek Falls

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This small, beautiful waterfall is accessed via a short, but steep hike on the Chief Peaks Trail. You can use this as a rest point for a longer hike into …

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4

2.17 km

Squamish

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Difficult but worth it

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6

3.33 km

7

3.34 km

"The Chief" is unique, beautiful and very steep. In just 2.5 km you can cover 700 meters in altitude, through a beautiful forest. The view above is fascinating and worth …

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8

3.34 km

Really amazing, both for the way up very steep and a bit more than pure hiking, and for the rewarding breathtaking view on the top.

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6.57 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

2.17 km

1.15 km

645 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.01 km

1.21 km

400 m

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Highest point (550 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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75 %

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