Venus Lake Backpacking
Backpacking above Venus Lake
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 457 m
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 746 m
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 746 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 22 km, 1533 vertical metres of ascent and 457 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Very remote backpacking trip.
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".
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause 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