Mt Begbie Area (Revelstoke)

Site Description: This area is the access point of the Mt Begbie Summit Trail, the Begbie Glacier, and the Begbie campground. The Mount Begbie Summit trail is a steep strenuous 6 km hike to a small Recreation Site just below the glacier on Mount Begbie. The site has 4 tent pads and a fly out toilet. From this site one can proceed across the glacier to the summit if they are prepared with mountaineering knowledge and equipment. Be aware this is a backcountry location in bear country, come prepared. For more information please visit:
Campground Info: http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC263353&districtCode=RDCO&type=Site
Trail Info:http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC2475&type=Trail
Summit Info: http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC5118&districtCode=RDCO&type=Site

Driving Directions: Located south of Revelstoke BC. The Mount Begbie Summit Trail is located approximately 10 km South of Trans Canada Highway 1 on Highway 23 south. Once past the Mt McPherson Ski Trail parking lot in 1.5 km the trailhead will be located on the right. Look for the first turnoff to the left where there is a small parking lot and kiosk, this is for the Begbie Bluffs, keep going and take your first right, it is a minimal drive into the parking lot.