gnilma's Hiking Adventures 35 - Stawamus Chief First Peak
511 sats \ 8 comments \ @gnilma 18 Aug Photography
This week I would like share our hike at the Stawamus Chief trail. The Stawamus Chief Hiking Trail is a moderate to difficult loop trail that loops through 3 peaks, totaling about 7km and 650m elevation gain. When we visited the trail in June of 2022, we decided to only hike the First Peak due to time constraints. We also parked at the Sea to Summit Gondola parking lot and started our hike at the trailhead of the Sea to Summit Trail.
https://m.stacker.news/46696Trailhead of the Sea to Summit Trail
Like I mention back in my Sea to Summit Trail post, the first portion of the Chief Trail is shared with the Sea to Summit Trail. This first section is quite steep with lots of big stone stair steps or human built wooden stairs. As we continue to ascend, we reached a fork in the trail where one path takes you directly to the Third Peak, while the other path brings you to the First and Second Peaks. We took the trail to towards the First and Second Peaks.
https://m.stacker.news/46697Trail starts flat.
https://m.stacker.news/46698Trail quickly becomes steep.
https://m.stacker.news/46699Fork in the trail.
A few hundred meters further down the trail, we reached a lookout where there was a clearing and we saw some mountains behind the forest. Getting back on trail, we eventually reached some steep sections where we needed to climb ladders or pull on chains to ascend. With some additional light scrambling on a granite face, we finally reached the First Peak for some beautiful views of the town of Squamish, surrounding mountains, and where the Squamish River feeds into Howe Sound.
https://m.stacker.news/46700Lookout in the trail.
https://m.stacker.news/46701Ladder.
https://m.stacker.news/46702Chain.
https://m.stacker.news/46703Big granite faces.
https://m.stacker.news/46704Final light scramble before reaching the First Peak.
https://m.stacker.news/46705Town of Squamish and surrounding mountains.
https://m.stacker.news/46706More of Squamish and more mountains.
https://m.stacker.news/46707Place where the Squamish River feeds into Howe Sound.
Check out my previous hikes:
  1. The Panoramic Views of Panorama Ridge
  2. The Golden Larches of Frosty Mountain
  3. The Winter Snow of Pump Peak at Mount Seymour
  4. Sapphire Waters and Azure Skies of Battle Bluff
  5. It Isn't Always Sunshine and Blue Skies
  6. The Frozen River and Waterfalls of Maligne Canyon
  7. The Amazing Arches of Arches National Park
  8. The Bizarre Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
  9. The Magnificent Stones of Zion National Park
  10. The Flowing Walls of Lower Antelope Canyon
  11. A Glimpse of Hope at the Hope Lookout Trail
  12. Turquoise Waters viewed from Sea to Summit Trail
  13. The Three Peaks of Mount Seymour
  14. The Serene Winter Scene at Dog Mountain
  15. Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge
  16. Yosemite National Park
  17. The Bear's Hump at Waterton National Park
  18. Views of Okanagan from Pincushion Mountain Trail
  19. The Half Frozen Waterfalls at Franklin Falls
  20. Hole in the Wall of Vancouver Island
  21. Sometimes You Just Get Lucky
  22. Winter Wonderland at Alexander Falls
  23. Eagle Bluffs
  24. Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
  25. Admiralty Point
  26. Myra Canyon Trail
  27. Garabaldi Lake
  28. Botanical Beach Loop
  29. Wild Pacific Trail Lighthouse Loop
  30. Whistler Train Wreck Trail
  31. Grouse Grind
  32. Crown Mountain
  33. Chance Cove Coastal Trail
  34. Big Four Ice Caves
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31 sats \ 3 replies \ @Coinsreporter 19 Aug
Amazing! This one's rather more challenging than your previous himes!
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11 sats \ 2 replies \ @gnilma OP 19 Aug
Yes, this one has some rather steep sections. Good thing is that the trail wasn't too long. The steeper sections also make the trail more fun.
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66 sats \ 1 reply \ @Coinsreporter 19 Aug
The steeper ones are my favourites. I've climbed 200 metres of 80 degree stairs once. I know it's thrilling, adventurous and very dangerous!
Here's a video of this trail.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @gnilma OP 19 Aug
Those steep climbs look quite scary but also very fun. I would not bring my kids on a trail like this though, and would definitely not climb it in the rain. Thanks for sharing.
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31 sats \ 1 reply \ @BitcoinAbhi 19 Aug
Wow, very beautiful. It is you who are enjoying the real joy of life.
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11 sats \ 0 replies \ @gnilma OP 19 Aug
Thanks! We try to make memories and going on hikes is a good way to do it.
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 18 Aug
Wow spectacular views. Just beautiful. I really need to take the family out West one of these summers.
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @gnilma OP 18 Aug
Thanks! Yes, do come, the natural scenery will not disappoint. Be prepared for the extra high cost of food and entertainment though. After visiting Toronto, I find groceries/food/restaurants here out west seem to be a tad more expensive compared to Toronto.
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