Garibaldi Lake Hikes
Coast Range
The lake is the feature attraction of the province's signature park, thus it is accessible by a well maintained trail, a rare treat in the Coast Mountains. 11 miles roundtrip from the Rubble Creek trailhead, 2650ft gain on a steep but well graded trail. Immensely popular, but most here are day hikers that stop at the lakeshore. There is a campsite here that is usually full, and four large enclosed shelters where you can take in the views without harassment from the local insect population.
19 miles return, 5000 feet
"The 360-degree panorama at trails end is the best we have ever seen from a trail in the Northwest. There is something spectacular to look at every point on the compass. The lake itself fills nearly half the view and the colour as seen from above is even richer than what you see from its shore. Glaciers of every size and description, lakes with a rainbow of colours, vast meadows, craggy mountains, everything you want from an alpine vista. If you only hike one trail in all of Southwestern BC make it this one".
The views of Garibaldi Lake are even better from Panorama Ridge
High Note
Panorama Ridge
A scramble up to the summit of 7992 foot Blackcomb Peak affords views of these spectacular unnamed tarns. It is a 1826 foot ascent from Decker Tarn.
Blackcomb Peak
The final push to the summit is a hands on scramble and has a reputation for falling rock. 18 miles return, 5,700ft gain from the Rubble Creek trailhead. Helm Lake can also be reached via Cheakamus Lake trailhead is 10 miles roundtrip, 2,352 feet gain.
Black Tusk
The Black Tusk from the summit of Mt. Price
Another option for the adventurous hikers is the flagged route from the Garibaldi Lake Campground to the summit of Mt. Price. 15 miles return from the Rubble Creek trailhead, 4,862 feet gain.
Mt. Price
One of a kind views of of Mt. Garibaldi & the Table from the summit of Mt. Price.
The Back Tusk and Helm Lake from Panorama Ridge.