BMD 3 day hike
3 day loop the North West Blow Me Down Mountains
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 47 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 28 m
- High Point
- 683 m
- Gradient
- 21˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 28 m to the maximum altitude of 683 m, the route covers 47 km, 1737 vertical metres of ascent and 1736 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Some difficult scrambling in sections
Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation