Pedley Pass (Invermere)

Site Description:Hike the trails as a complete loop - clockwise or anticlockwise - or in various sections. Complete loop: 10.2 km, elevation gain 450 m, hiking time 5 - 6 hr See trail kiosk Map below under site map. Trailhead to Pedley Pass: 2 km one way, elevation gain 300 m, hiking time 1.5 hr Pedley Pass to Tarn: 1 km one way, elevation loss 50 m,hiking time 30 min Pedley Pass to Overlook: 0.5 km one way, elevation gain 120 m, hiking time 20 min Trailhead to Pedley Ridge summit: 4.2 km one-way, elevation gain 450 m, hiking time 2.5 hr

Driving Directions:Accessible by 2wd vehicle down 11km of dirt road. Lower parking lot for low clearance vehicles at 0.7kms from the trail head, last 0.7kms require a high clearance vehicle. Active mining road, use caution. Access located 5 kms from Invermere.

From HWY 93/95, turn east onto Windermere Loop Rd. Follow for 3.3km, turn left towards Westroc Mine Rd. and immediately turn right onto Westroc Mine rd (travelling East). Keep right at the fork at the 8km marker to stay on Westroc Mine rd. Between km marker 12 and 13 you will pass the mine site on the right-hand side, continue straight to stay on the main road, staying on the middle fork shortly after the 14km marker. Continue for another 7kms to the trailhead and upper parking lot past the 21km marker. The road gets rougher as you get up higher. Lower parking lot located 0.7kms from trailhead for low clearance vehicles.