The Callaghan Country hiking experience offers a virtually untouched mountain environment with breathtaking views in every direction. The hiking “trails” are true wilderness routes, which means that they are flagged, but some route-finding may be necessary and you should expect some primitive sections of trail along the way.
The trails beginning at the lodge basically take you up into the alpine and finish there, once there it is real wilderness alpine hiking where you choose your own direction to anywhere as it is all open to exploring so you can then make the hike as long as you want, especially if you plan to reach a summit. The terrain is typical of coast mountain alpine environments.
The sub alpine terrain in Solitude Valley, immediately surrounding the lodge, is also considerably open, allowing for extensive exploration of the surrounding area and therefore allowing you the ability to be out hiking for the length of time of your own choosing.
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GUIDED WILDFLOWER HIKE WITH NATURAL TREKKING TOURS……From $399 + tax, per person
Aug 24-26 / 2012 (2.5 day group adventure) – Book this trip Now >>
Looking to explore the pristine wilderness and the wildflower laden meadows of Callaghan Country with some good company…maybe learn a few things along the way? Join Callaghan Country & Natural Trekking for this unique backcountry summer experience with the confidence gained from traveling with a group. Our guide will lead you on the journey into Callaghan Country’s Backcountry Lodge for a weekend of ultimate west coast hospitality and comfort. Our hiking tour is fully inclusive – all you need to do is enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the Callaghan Valley. If you are looking for some untouched nature with no stress, you will love this trip!
Self-Guided Hiking
Enjoy a short walk around Conflict Lake on Meadows Loop trail or pack a picnic and hike up to spectacular Ring Lake. Suitable for intermediate hikers, the trail features breathtaking views towards Mt. Callaghan and across the valley to Journeyman Peak and the spires of Les Gendarmes. The hike will take approximately 4 – 5 hours (round trip), longer if you decide to take a dip in the Lake!
Signature Trails:
Callaghan Lake to lodge 4.5 km one way
This is the primary summer access route to Callaghan Lodge. Callaghan Lake
is accessible by high clearance vehicle during the summer months. The well defined
trail leads west from the parking area and climbs gently through a
variety of West Coast forest types. The elevation gain is 150 m. Allow two
hours (one way).
Solitude Glacier 5.0 km one way
The hike starts with an easy walk through a series of meadows rising gently
for 2.5 km. From there, a rustic trail ascends a steep grade for 150 m,
terminating at the bottom of a large glacial cirque surrounded by ice walls.
Travel up along the moraine (2.5 km) to the toe of the glacier is on loose scree
and is not suitable for novice hikers.
Ring Lake Trail 5.0 km one way
This 10 km “out-and-back” hike takes about five hours (round trip) from the
lodge and gains 330 m of elevation. It begins with an easy walk through a
series of meadows. The difficulty level increases and the trail gets more rustic
on the final push to the alpine. The spectacular views of Mt. Callaghan, Ring
Mountain and picturesque Ring Lake make it well worth the effort.
Heli Hiking
Get a lift up and begin your hiking adventure right at the top with a customized heli-hiking adventure. Savour panoramic views, meander through pristine alpine meadows and traverse high mountain ridge-lines, all with the attention and care of a professional guide.