Route guide · Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia
The Canadian Rockies' best-value overnighter: a steady climb through the Valley of a Thousand Falls to a lake where icebergs calve off Berg Glacier under the highest peak in the range. Camp at Berg Lake or Marmot, watch the glacier work, and walk out the next day — or add a layover for Snowbird Pass.
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Permit required — BC Parks backcountry camping reservation — Berg Lake corridor camps book out the day inventory opens. Official info
Yes. BC Parks backcountry camping reservation — Berg Lake corridor camps book out the day inventory opens.
Most groups take 1–2 nights (23 mi round trip). The reference itinerary here plans 1 night, camp to camp.
late June – September. Outside that window expect snow, storm damage or closures to change the plan.
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Route profile · camps
Day by day
Camps below are mapped campsites spaced to balance the daily miles — the same planner that builds a Trailmix trip. Your dates, pace and direction reshape it live.
Trailhead → Whitehorn Campground
A full day's hike from the trailhead to Whitehorn, passing Kinney Lake and crossing the flats of the Robson River. The camp is before the main ascent begins.
staging for the climb
passes Kinney Lake Campground (4.1 mi) · Emperor Falls Campground (9.1 mi) · Marmot Campground (10.6 mi)
Whitehorn Campground → Back to trailhead
passes Berg Lake Campground (11.9 mi) · Berg Lake Campground (11.9 mi) · Marmot Campground (13.2 mi) · Emperor Falls Campground (14.7 mi) · Kinney Lake Campground (19.7 mi)
BICYCLES — Bicycles are permitted on the first 7 km of trail, from the trailhead to a bike rack at the far end of Kinney Lake.
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Best months
share of dry days · Open-Meteo Archive (ERA5), 10-year normals at the trailhead
TRAILHEAD
The trail begins at the parking area at the end of Kinney Lake Road, near the Mount Robson Park Welcome Centre.
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WATER
A permanent boil-water advisory is in effect; all water from natural sources must be filtered, boiled, or treated before drinking.
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BEAR COUNTRY
The trail is in grizzly bear territory; carry bear spray, make noise, and store food and scented items in provided food lockers.
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CAMPING FEE
Backcountry camping fees are $10 per person per night for ages 16 and over, in addition to reservation fees.
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CAMPFIRES
Campfires are permanently banned along the entire trail; a backpacking stove is required for cooking.
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GETTING BACK
This is an out-and-back route, with hikers returning to the trailhead along the same path.
No. Leashed dogs are only permitted for day-hikes on the Berg Lake Trail and are not allowed on any overnight trips.
No, a permanent campfire ban is in effect for the entire trail. A camp stove is required for cooking.
Yes, there is a permanent boil-water advisory. All water from creeks or lakes must be boiled, filtered, or otherwise treated before drinking.