Lake Sightseeing (Lake Malachite, Copper Lake, Little Heart Lake, Big Heart Lake, Angeline Lake)
Amazing trip to 5 different alpine lakes.
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 425 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 485 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 485 m to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 13 km, 1372 vertical metres of ascent and 425 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Go through the wilderness on rough trail to see 5 different high alpine lakes.
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.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Forestry or heavy vegetation