This day is almost all uphill, but a gradual climb for the most part. From Brazeau Lake, the trail leaves the shoreline and takes a wide berth around the lake’s southern end. It’s all in the forest, but you’ll catch occasional, elevated views while hiking the ridge above the lake. You’ll cross the ravine of John-John Creek on a footbridge, then begin the long walk up a valley. It’s mellow for much of the way, but steepens in a climb above treeline. Then you’ll cross a subalpine pass which is thick with berry bushes and soaked in views of surrounding peaks.