Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Hermit Trail
Hiking
5.0
(6)
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Alex
October 19, 2025
The Hermit Trail ascends steeply through dense old-growth forest of cedar, hemlock, and fir. The switchbacks take you above treeline to alpine meadows with sweeping views of the Illecillewaet Valley, Mount Sir Donald, and the Rogers Pass area.
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5.0
(2)
16
hikers
8.55km
04:21
1,010m
1,010m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
Details
Informations
Distance 828 m
Downhill 210 m
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Location: Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake), British Columbia, Canada