Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop
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Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop
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Difficult Hike
This is a challenging hike, and to ensure everyone’s safety, priority will be given to individuals I have hiked with before, as I have first-hand knowledge of their cardiovascular fitness and balance.
If you’re still interested, please feel free to join the waiting list.
Thank you for your understanding.
Meetup 7am at Church parking lot or
Meetup 8am at Sea to Summit parking lot, Squamish. We'll proceed from Sea to Sky Summit to the Chief Trailhead parking lot, a free parking area.
Set out on hike by 805am after a group picture at the trailhead map.
The group size will be limited, so please join waitlist if interested. Priority is given to those who have a good hiking history.
Bring gloves for a bit of scrambling. Any scrambling involves risk-taking. It's a PERSONAL CHOICE to do so. You take on that risk yourself. There may be very little anyone can do to help with your climb up and down.
Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs must be leashed. The Stawamus Chief Trail, known locally as "The Chief", is a route that every passionate hiker should have on their bucket list. Hiking Peak One and Peak Two together definitely gives hikers the most substantial views in the shortest distance. This hike is challenging despite its short length, with large stairway steps similar to Grouse Grind but even higher. This route is also very technical with a series of chains and ladders higher into the hike. The route from first peak to second peak, as shown, is actually a climbing route. Only hikers with climbing experience should attempt the full adventure. Most of the second section of the hike is intense stairs with all elevation gain, plus chains for the last quarter. Be very careful and take this area slow, especially if it has been raining or has snowed, as it can be quite slippery. This is not appropriate for small children and those who have not prepared. When hikers reach the summits, the views they will enjoy are incredible. There is really nothing like it when compared to shorter, local hikes. From the ridge, hikers will enjoy the views of the seas, Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, and the surrounding hiking trails.
To access the trail, Driver must get a pass online, daily, at 6 AM, and during the summer season it is recommended to buy them as soon as possible since these tickets do sell out quite fast. I will verify this information thoroughly.
We are avoiding climbing down the ladder from the second to the third peak, to ensure hikers safety. We will descend from the second peak and proceed around to reach the third peak.
We also will start with Peak 1 and make our way toward peak 3; hence there will be added length and time and elevations gained to ensure taking the safest rout.
Following safety first principles, and while we are avoiding the steps, as well path to peak 3 is not well marked, the leader may take time to evaluate to choose the safest path.
*Carpool fee is $8 cash per hour.
Meeting point: St David church parking lot at 7 and then proceeding to the Chief trail head parking lot.
Recommended Hiking Clothing, Footwear and Gear:
- Hiking boots or Hiking Shoes
- Small Daypack or Hiking backpack + 2 liters of water + Lunch + Snacks
- Sweater or a hoodie
- 10 essentials
- Gloves or Mittens
- Rain jacket (optional: if the sky is overcast or raining)
- Hiking poles, optional
Transit Access: Attendees must arrange for carpool.
Carpool List:
Chief Peaks - Google Sheets
PARKING: Chief Trail Parking lot
LEGAL INFORMATION, LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are a group of volunteers. We are NOT a professional organization or pro trail guides and/or pro event organizers. We will, however, look out for each other. The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during and at anytime after this event. Risks of attending hiking events include but are not limited to: getting lost; slipping and falling; snow and ice; extreme cold; extreme heat; dangerous animals; falling trees or brush; falling rocks or landslides; flooding; bridge failure; and falling in fast moving water.
As a condition of your participation in the event, you assume all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever including NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE HOST. You agree that the host shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss and release the host from all liability and waive all claims with respect thereto.
Negligence includes failure on the part of the host to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above. You assume all cost of your own rescue or evacuation.
By RSVP'ing "Yes" to this event, you accept all conditions and take full responsibility for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and after the event.
All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
We hike together at a moderate pace, but if you cannot keep pace then you are responsible to safely hike your way back to the starting point.