BMD Recon
Checking out a different area of the Blow Me Down Mountains
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 972 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 145 m
- High Point
- 600 m
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 145 m to the maximum altitude of 600 m, the route covers 21 km, 1004 vertical metres of ascent and 972 vertical metres of descent.
Description
mostly rock hopping
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause 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