Berg Lake Trail
Mount Robson (highest in the Canadian Rockies) above the turquoise Berg Lake and its calving glacier
The route
The line through Mt Robson PP, British Columbia, Canada - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Valemount trailheadTrailhead
Start of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Intermediate camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 3High point / turnaroundSummit
Turnaround (out-and-back) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
Season & conditions
Jul-Sep
Rain, cold, snow up high
Best Jul-Sep; STRUCTURAL DAMAGE - the trail was badly flood-damaged (2021) and has been under a phased reopening; verify current access/booking with BC Parks before planning (status at verification 2026-07-18). Confirm.
On the trail
Rainforest, the Valley of a Thousand Falls, glacial lake basin
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Black and grizzly bear country - carry bear spray, travel in groups, store food properly
Iconic; reservation-gated when open
Day-hike to Kinney Lake; overnight staged to Berg Lake
Getting there & staying
Accessed from Valemount; confirm exact trailhead and road access
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Backcountry campgrounds (reservation); no huts
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Valemount; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
BC Parks backcountry camping reservation required (when open); phased reopening in effect. Confirm status.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Black and grizzly bear country - carry bear spray, travel in groups, store food properly; flood-damaged sections, river crossings, weather; check the reopening status
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.