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Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi)

First Peak of the Stawamus Chief – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Squamish

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Canada

British Columbia

Area D (Elaho/Garibaldi)

First Peak of the Stawamus Chief – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Squamish

Hard

4.8

(30)

673

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First Peak of the Stawamus Chief – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Squamish

03:08

6.48km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.04 km for 555 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.61 km

Challenging Trail in Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Highlight • Trail

1.68 km

Wooden Staircase and Waterfall Trail, Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Highlight • Trail

1.90 km

Olesen Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This small, beautiful waterfall is accessed via a short, but steep hike on the Chief Peaks Trail. You can use this as a rest point for a longer hike into the mountains or as your destination and turn around point for a shorter, out and back hike.

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2.54 km

Viewpoint at Stawamus Chief

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not everyone turns right off the trail to appreciate this stunning view but it's well worth it! Hike down off the trail on the grippy granite slabs and sit for a moment and appreciate the view over a blanket of tree tops to the mountains in the distance.

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2.92 km

View of Howe Sound from Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.24 km

View of Howe Sound from Stawamus Chief

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.24 km

First Peak of the Stawamus Chief

Highlight • Summit

"The Chief" is unique, beautiful and very steep. In just 2.5 km you can cover 700 meters in altitude, through a beautiful forest. The view above is fascinating and worth the effort. Shoes with good grip are an advantage, especially when climbing smooth rocks.

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3.24 km

Amazing view from the first peak

Highlight • Summit

Really amazing, both for the way up very steep and a bit more than pure hiking, and for the rewarding breathtaking view on the top.

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6.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

2.17 km

1.19 km

646 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.01 km

1.21 km

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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First Peak of the Stawamus Chief – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Squamish

Challenging Trail in Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Wooden Staircase and Waterfall Trail, Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Olesen Creek Falls

Viewpoint at Stawamus Chief

View of Howe Sound from Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

View of Howe Sound from Stawamus Chief

First Peak of the Stawamus Chief

Amazing view from the first peak

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