Wedgemount Lake Hiking Trail and Campsite, Whistler, BC

Alex from Vancouver writes:

Yes, amazing views! Definitely worth it. The climb is pretty tough, but the couple flat areas crossing boulder fields come at good spots to let you catch your breath. The final 300m climb at the end is the steepest, most difficult part - and you're fully exposed to the sun and wind (bring a hat!).

The road on the way up has a really tough section to get through with a normal car. About halfway up the road (1K or so?). 10-20m of it is really rough, I barely managed in an all wheel drive car but several people got stuck trying to navigate it (tow trucks were blocking the road on the way out, some people in the ditch). If you don't have a 4X4 then probably park alongside the road before you hit that bit!

Posted: July 26, 2010 03:12:22 PM PST

Drew from Maple Ridge writes:

Did the trail July 10th. WoW! Amazing visual rewards once you summit. Next time I do this hike I'm going to overnight it. It's a real grind in the summertime to do an up/down. Cooler weather would be preferable in the spring or fall but then the snow becomes a major factor.

The trail is in excellent condition. The "midway rockslide" is captivating and a good place to refresh with the meandering glacier stream. Once we cleared the alpine treeline up top and faced the snow covered bowl and distant ridgeline, it truly was a guessing game as advertised. The trail markers are small, faded, and difficult to find. If it wasn't for previous tracks we could have wasted an hour looking for markers. Don't be discouraged by this though, as we discovered on the way down, once you are in the bowl any path up will get you to the lake.

Finally, people, wear proper footwear!Don't attempt this hike in a pair of running shoes. It's not the Squamish Cheif or the Grouse Grind.

Posted: July 23, 2010 10:35:15 AM PST

Lars from White Rock writes:

Anyone who did his trail very recently? Looks like beautiful trail but would like to do it when the roads are snowfree.

Thanks,

Lars

Posted: July 17, 2010 01:42:37 PM PST

Kevin from Vancouver writes:

June 6 2010. I hiked with two friends to ski the NW Couloir and it was beautiful. The trail is in rough condition due to winter storms so be prepared to climb under and over trees in mud scrambling up the constant elevation gain and keep the orange tag in your sight. Thank you BC Parks for the roomy hut to camp out in at after long hours of hiking. There is plenty of beautiful spring time snow to ski so be prepared with everything you need:)

Posted: June 8, 2010 09:17:23 PM PST

Brian from Delta writes:

How difficult is it to drive to the trailhead with a regular car?

Posted: May 15, 2010 10:11:07 AM PST

Kevin from Richmond, BC writes:

Did the hike just this past weekend. The view is brilliant and for sure one of the most rewarding hike out in BC. The lake and water is turquoise blue and absolute a stunning view of the glacier with the lake.

The difficult part of it is definitely quite match the description. It does feel like the Grouse Grind all the way up for about 3.5 hours. Hiking poles on the way down is definitely recommended and especially very steep going down near the viewpoint. It's pretty chilly up at the lake so bring something warm up there if you are staying up there for a bit.

*Caution* - I got stung a couple of time by wasps. There are a couple of ground level wasp nests along after the water fall and slightly huge one after the 2nd rock slide. ( Both marked. Watch for the signs on the trees. ) Long pants and long sleeve is suggested for the hike. Watch for the markers and don't stomp on the ground.

Posted: August 24, 2009 05:55:25 PM PST

Rachael and Clay from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA writes:

We just completed this hike this past week. It was certainly a difficult climb to the top with almost a constant elevation gain. The last 20 minutes of the hike provided a steep ascent up rocks and crannies. However, the view at Wedgemount Lake was gorgeous. The lake looks just as blue-green as in the picture on this site.

When we arrived, no one was sleeping at the hut. However, there were at least three other campers who brought tents and camped around the area (on the lake shore or away from the shore). We also set up a tent and found ourselves to be the only ones sleeping on one of three wooden platforms at the top of the mountain near the hut.

Snow still capped the mountains even in mid-August. The temperature was cool but not unbearable. The water was too cold for us to swim in (but then again, we come from balmy Florida).

Overall, the trail seemed well marked. Several trees were down, but all had been cleared from the path. I would certainly recommend this hike!

Posted: August 21, 2009 10:27:12 PM PST

Dwayne Doornbosch from Forest, Ontario writes:

Just wondering if any one could tell me if there is still snow past Wegdemount Lake heading up to Mount Weard? We are planning a hike there this weekend.

Cheers,

Dwayne

Posted: July 17, 2009 10:21:53 AM PST

Doug from Vancouver writes:

We went up to Wedgemont on July 6th, 2009 and it was absolutely brilliant. Its a grueling trek, but by far one of the most rewarding hikes in the area. It was completetly snow free and seeing the lake and the glacier was incredible.

Make this hike a priority!

Doug & Elyse

Posted: July 6, 2009 11:40:53 PM PST

Becky Lacroix from Whistler writes:

The trail to Wedgemount Lake is snow free now. There were quite a few trees down blocking the trail but there is obvious path around or over each one.

I did this hike back in 2004 and it looks like the glacier has receded even further, despite this past winter being colder then normal. It will be a sad day when the glacier is no more.

Posted: July 14, 2008 09:02:16 AM PST