Garibaldi Lake

8.8 km one way.

Terrain: Moderately smooth

Approximate Elevations (in meters)

Start End Minimum Maximum Gain

600 1463 600 1500 900

Rubble Creek Trailhead: (165 km from Saanich Hall, ferry required). Drive north from Victoria on highway #1 to the Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo and catch the ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Drive north on BC#99 for 77.25 km (37 km north of Squamish) to the Garabaldi Lake turnoff. Turn right and drive 2.4 km to the Rubble Creek parking lot at the end of the road.

Facilities available at the trailhead include:

Toilets and/or outhouses
Water is available

Uses

Backcountry skiing	Moderate to strenuous.
Backpack	Moderate.	3.5 hours one way.	Best from early July thru mid October.
Dayhike	3 boot (moderate to strenuous).	3 hours one way.	Best from early July thru mid October.

Description

This trail is well maintained with several switchbacks leading up to the lake. The first 6km are the steepest with the grade lessening considerably after the junction with the trail to Taylor Meadows. Soon after this junction you come across a series of small lakes before climbing a little to the high point of the trail and another junction with a trail to Taylor Meadows. From here you descend to the footbridge over the outlet stream from Garibaldi Lake and soon after that to the campground.

This hike is a great backpacking destination with both Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge being accessible as day hikes. The trail is suitable for a dayhike and provides excellent viewpoints from the meadows and lake. It is a long climb but the trail is very well graded and is generally in excellent condition.

Features

This trail features flowers, forests, lakes, meadows, mountains, views and waterfalls.

Campsites along the trail

Taylor Meadows	7.5 km		Outhouse	Water is unknown.
	2.5 hours from the trailhead. Take the left fork at the junction 6km from the trailhead.
Garabaldi Lake	8.8 km	1463 meters	Bear cache/wire Outhouse Ranger station Shelter Tent pads	Water is plentiful quality is good.

The following trails can be accessed from this trail:

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