Septet Pass Trail (Radium Hot Springs)

Rec Site #: REC5515
Type:
Fees: None
Campsites: 0
Access: Road
Facilities: None

Site Closed.
Frances Creek FSR closed at 48km. Washout ~10 km from trail head.

Site Description:Note: Frances Creek FSR closed at 48km. Washout ~10 km from trail head. Trail Length - 7.2 km.
Elevation gain - 500m.
Septet Pass is a high elevation meadow connecting the Frances Creek valley with the Septet Creek valley. Open vistas, hidden lakes, and spectacular views of neighbouring valleys. Experienced hikers can plan a tour between the Frances Creek valley and the Bugaboo Creek valley by linking the Septet Pass Trail with the Chalice Creek Trail. The McLean Lake Trail, which is located south of Frances Creek, can also be accessed from the same road end trailhead.

Driving Directions: Travel time from Radium Hot Springs or Invermere: 1.5 hours.

From the roundabout in Radium Hot Springs exit onto Forster's Landing Road. Cross the Columbia River and drive 9 km where you intersect Westside Road. Turn right onto Westside Road until reaching 41.5 km. A left turn here will put you on the Leadqueen -Frances Creek FSR. Continue 1.6 km and turn left onto the Frances Creek FS Road. Follow this road to the 17.5 km mark and park near the old bridge site over Frances Creek. A new walking trail has been cut that follows the NORTH banks of Frances Creek. Backtrack to a small gravel pit to the north to start up the trail.
A few rough areas of road require a high clearance 4WD vehicle.