Thank you for reading Jim! 7. Thank you for reading! I pulled into the parking lot for Floe Lake and there were only two other cars, so I knew that the trail up to Floe Lake probably wouldn’t be very busy. What a great view from Numa Pass! Bench at the turn up to the avalanche slope to Numa Mt Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Great post! Mount Hungabee (left) and Deltaform. We would hike up the Floe Lake Trail for about six km to … The north section of The Rockwall. The Rockwall Trail in British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park is widely considered to be one of the premier multiday treks found anywhere. Hike up through a rejuvenated fire-ravaged forest to a scenic alpine lake Floe Peak reflecting in Floe Lake. Thank you so much for reading, and your lovely comments! Knowing we were in for a long day we left the city early and arrived at the Floe Lake trailhead at 8:00 am. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Ochre Spring Loop via Marble Canyon to Ochre Beds Trail. Habitat: Open and meadowy trail, burnt forest, glaciers, peaks and a large lake. DIFFICULT 5.7 mi. If backpacking, the first two campsites you encounter are by far the best. 3. 4. Floe Lake, southeast of the peak, is one of the beauty spots of Kootenay National Park. Such a beautiful place to hike. This was our first backcountry camping trip in the Canadian Rockies. Looks like a nice hike, but a long one so better start early in the day:) The clear blue lake with enormous, dramatic cliffs is spectacular! Mount Hungabee (left) and Deltaform. Mount Nikkō-Shirane ... Yuno lake, Yu falls, Senjo moor, and Odashiro moor. That cabin is perfect. Numa pass was one of my highlights of this route! This entire area was burned in 2003, but lush vegetation that changes to a variety of intense fall colors has … To return back to the trailhead you follow the same route back, it takes quite a while so it’s a good idea to stop along the way. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. After leaving the Vermillion River Valley, the Floe Lake Trail rolls west along the north side of Floe Creek (south side of Numa Mountain), crossing numerous avalanche paths and small forested areas. Laura, Links and I headed out July 16th, 2011. In fact I saw only four other people the entire time. The mountain is part of what is known as the Rockwall in the Vermilion Range, and is named for Floe Lake … DIFFICULT 22.5 mi. . It would have been better earlier in the summer as the wildflowers had died off by the time I did it, but still very beautiful. Floe Lake . Floe Lake. In addition to the obviously majestic alpine scenery this massive limestone wall provides, the trail is also punctuated with hanging glaciers, stunning wildf… Photo-oriented backpack to stunning scenic area on southern Rockwall trail in Kootenay NP. ( Log Out /  banff / lake louise. This was our first backcountry trip. It was really amazing, it would be incredible to be able to stay in the cabin there! It really was an amazing hike, especially going up to the pass to get more of a view of it . You’ll traverse across between lots of areas of burnt forest and clear areas of grass (and wild flowers in the summer) on the avalanche slopes. The plan was to hike from Floe Lake parking lot to Floe Lake and camp on day 1, Then hike up and over Numa Pass and exit out at Numa Falls parking lot. The 55.6 km trail leads one under 30 km of an almost unbroken wall of limestone cliffs towering 900m (2950 feet) above their base in places. Lake Minewakun to Goat Pass to Mt St Piran, Blueberry Hill Cross Country Skiing Kananaskis, Beautiful scenery at Banff Springs X-Country Trail, Cross Country Skiing the Spray River Loop from Banff Springs Hotel, King Creek Opal Traverse to Little Highwood, Mt Carnarvon South Ridge via Hamilton Lake. Photo-oriented backpack to stunning scenic area on southern Rockwall trail in Kootenay NP. We could not have picked a better destination than Floe Lake and doing a loop is always fun. The first part of your morning will be spent hiking through the trees, and eventually climbs up and over Numa Pass, the highest point of the Rockwall trail. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Image credit: Christopher Fast/Wikimedia.org . Numa Peak and Floe Lake Loop is a 15.4 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Banff, Alberta, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. 6. DIFFICULT 22.5 mi. Timed for golden larches. Numa Mountain & Floe Lake trail head are down Hwy 93 on the right from Castle Mountain, about 30km from Hwy 1. Floe Lake with Floe Mountain rising above. Rockwall Trail - Kootenay Nation Park. Hiking to Numa Pass. There’s a bit more of a climb towards the end of the valley, and the trail switchbacks for quite a while as you gain elevation getting up to the lake. Timed for golden larches. Mount Bandai (磐梯山, Bandai-san) is a stratovolcano located in Inawashiro-town, Bandai-town, and Kitashiobara village, in Yama-Gun, Fukushima prefecture. A two-night trip to Floe Lake and the Rockwall in Kootenay Park, BC, with my 10-year old son. Rockwall Trail and Floe Lake Floe Lake and the Rockwall as viewed from Numa Pass. Helmet Falls Camp via Numa Pass Track and Floe Lake Track. , Seems like a lovely hike. Use this as a base camp for day hikes of 4-7+ miles and 1,100+ feet of elevation gain to Numa Pass and beyond. Floe Lake and Numa Pass are part of the multi-day backpacking route between Marble Canyon and Vermillion Crossing in Kootenay National Park: the Rockwall. Length: 21 km Hiking time: 7 hours Elevation: 715 m Trailhead: Floe Lake parking lot, 72 km east of Radium Hot Springs. The trail condition down the headwall below Floe Lake was in dismal shape. I stopped at Floe Lake again on the way back, just to take a few more photos. Set beneath a sheer 1,000 metre escarpment, Floe Lake with its pale blue waters, is easily a … Floe Lake is a little known day hike in Kootenay National Park with an impressive rock wall surrounding the lake. 4. ... Mount Assiniboine - Hike From Sunshine Meadows To Lake Magog - … There is a point by some picnic tables that provides fine views. Numa Mountain. . I was there in 1999 – maybe it’s time to come back to do some walking! I've been very busy last few weeks. 7. Here’s a shot of Lily looking back at Floe Lake as we climbed up to Numa Pass. In total the return distance to Numa Pass is 26.5 km (16.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 1030 metres (3400 feet). We picked up Dave Salahab at the Casino, and then met Kelly Smith at the Floe Lake parking lot. Day 2 - Floe Lake to Numa Pass to Numa Campsite to Tumbling Pass to Tumbling Campsite - 17.5 km - 9 hours chubby guy speed - 4/5 This section is easily done in one day of travelling north. Categories. Total distance: 27 km Total elevation gain: 1000 m Trailhead to Floe Lake (one way): 10.7 km, 690 m Floe Lake to Numa Pass (one way): 2.7 km, 310 m View map Download GPS track This is a long dayhike or easy backpacking trip into prime larch territory. Floe Lake on the Rockwall trail was my pick. Floe Lake and The Rockwall. . Archives Archives. Numa Mountain. Commonly known for British Columbia, the trail is surrounded by greenery rather than rocks, as it’s the case of hiking trails in Alberta. ( Log Out /  Those stunning waters! There’s a camp site at Floe Lake and then the next one along would be Numa Creek campground, but I didn’t get that far! Packing up. Several unnamed peaks of The Rockwall. Take time at Floe Lake to have a snack and look around at the glaciers on the other side of the lake. 5. Mountain height: 2720 m Elevation gain: 1500 m Ascent time: 5:50 Descent time: ... Floe Lake and The Rockwall. Thanks for sharing your Canada with us Rob. Numa is the Cree word for thunder. We have only done one hike in this area, the forest fire has definitely left its mark, on the other hand it gives a very good view! Thanks for the walk along. Love the photos – they make me want to get out and hike (which is good, as I am about to head out for a hike here on Kaua’i)! DIFFICULT 24.0 mi. I hope you get to come back to Canada soon! Floe Lake campground is wonderful and is located on the north side of Floe Lake; a warden campground lies just to the west of the campground. It was an incredible hike to do! Return the way you came or make a loop trip by hiking out via the Numa Creek Trail, a 10-mile loop trip between the Floe Lake and Numa Falls parking lots. The Rockwall Trail is a scenic 55 kilometre (34 mile) traverse of alpine passes, subalpine meadows, hanging glaciers, and limestone cliffs, in some places in excess of 900 metres (2953 feet) above the trail. Autumn snowfalls may make hiking difficult in late … Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Initially, the Floe Lake trail heads southwest, crosses the bridged Kootenay River, then curves to the northwest. Several unnamed peaks of The Rockwall. ( Log Out /  Ball Pass Tr. DIFFICULT 5.3 mi. Soon you come to Floe Lake campground, which you walk through and down to Floe Lake. Exit Larch Valley to be greeted by Mount Temple and Pinnacle Mountain. Loading... Unsubscribe from will mcKechnie? Approaching Floe Lake. The first part of your morning will be spent hiking through the trees, and eventually climbs up and over Numa Pass, the highest point of the Rockwall trail. Also I could add on an ascent of Numa Mountain. Description: A classic! The ‘Huge cliffs surrounding the lake’ photo almost looks like a deserted Lake Louise. I met Wietse and Vern at the Petro Can along Highway 1 by 5:40 am in the morning. DIFFICULT 8.2 mi. Hike the Floe Lake Trail 6.5 miles and 2,350 feet of elevation gain to Floe Lake camp. The trail to Floe Lake and Numa Pass is a well defined trail. It is an active stratovolcano located to the north of Lake Inawashiro.Mount Bandai, including the Bandai heights, belongs to the Bandai-Asahi National Park.. ©Copyright 2013 Andrew Rowe. You'll start on a flat stretch, crossing two rivers (w/ bridges) before switchbacking up through burnt stands of timber. The lake is stunning and several larch trees dot the treed shoreline and campground, but a full 98% of the larches lie just north of the campground en route to Numa Pass. Is it allowed to camp there overnight? DIFFICULT 21.0 mi. Numa Creek Camp via Numa Creek Trail . During the driving we changed the objective to a less aggressive Numa Mountain because of the obvious reason, the late start. Didn't have time to post TR of my trips. . I couldn’t quite make up my mind whether to do this hike or to visit Lussier Hotsprings in White Swan Provincial Park, however the weather was good so I couldn’t justify spending so much time in the car driving all the way to Lussier Hotsprings. Most itineraries describe it as a four to five day adventure, and recommend starting with the trail into Floe Lake. Wow, I’m totally blown away. Begin your hike at the Floe Lake Trailhead right off the highway near the east side of the park. Parks Canada does not book sites at Floe Lake campground until July 10. The wind had increased and so I stopped to put on a few more layers. Yes, it’s a really nice hike. When I did this hike last October there were a number of burnt trees which had fallen over the trail, though these were relatively easy to get over or around. On my previous outings on the Rockwall I noticed abundance of larch trees on the trail and put it in my list to revisit during the larch season. History. . Yes, it’s pretty similar to Lake Louise, I was amazed that there were so few people there! Thanks for sharing your adventures. We allowed ourselves a lie-in. Mountain Base Area; Lake Louise. Floe Lake – Numa Creek Parking Lot, July 16, 2011. They do not necessarily represent the views of the American Geophysical Union. ( Log Out /  And as you mention, usually these areas have a very green floor compared to some if the dense areas is i.e. 5. So many amazing sights. I'd seen pictures from other people of Floe Lake area at this time of year and it was beautiful. The trail remains relatively flat for quite some time, and then begins to climb more steeply for a short section, before it becomes more gradual as you travel along the side of the valley. Day 4 Numa Creek to Floe Lake, 10 km, 755 m (2475 feet) to top of Numa Pass and 250 m (825 feet) loss to Floe Lake. Numa Creek Camp via Numa Pass Track and Floe Lake Track. I can imagine a day or two in that little cabin , Thank you for reading! Floe Peak is a 3,006-metre mountain summit located on the western border of Kootenay National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. Spectacular lakeside destination … Numa Mountain can be ascended from Floe Lake, but having been to Floe Lake and wanting to avoid the 13 km approach, Dinah and I opted for a more direct route, one we hoped would minimize bushwhacking. Shadow Lake Lodge via Gibbon Pass Trail and Arnica Lake Trail. The scenery is spectacular, and the views from 2300 m (7725 feet) are outstanding. Reblogged this on rockiesoutdoors and commented: This looks like another great hike. Its nearest higher peak is Foster Peak, 3.0 km to the northwest, and both are part of the Vermilion Range. Numa Pass has really fantastic views, both down towards Floe Lake and further along the Rockwall Trail in the other direction. The name for this mountain has not been officially adopted yet. Greens and greys of vegetation on the valley sides. The Rockwall … The new gondola building at Sulphur Mountain. We decided to approach Numa Mountain from the avalanche chute route (bench) and return via Floe Lake. Use this as a base camp for day hikes of 4-7+ miles and 1,100+ feet of elevation gain to Numa Pass and beyond. , Thank you! Enjoy the unobstructed views of the magnificent Paradise Valley. Day 1 Trail Head to Floe Lake, 10.5 km 720 m elevation gain, 5 hrs. Grotto Mountain Direct Route and back via Grotto Buttress, Heart Mountain Loop via Grant MacEwen Peak, Headwall Lakes to Fortress Mountain to Chester Lake, High Rockies Trail Goat Creek to Three Sisters Dam Section 1, High Rockies Trail Section 3 Driftwood to Spencer Creek, Smuts Pass to Birdwood Pass to Burstall Pass, Simpson Pass to Healy Pass via Monarch Ramparts, The week of Nov 17th Lake Louise & Sunshine, Galatea Creek Trail to Guinns Pass to Buller South Pass. 2. Egypt Lake Shelter via Whistling Valley Trail. You hike between Foster Peak to the SW and Numa … Change ). EASY 3.7 mi. Gorgeous photos! on the trail. The area is accessible via the Floe Lake Trail and Rockwall Trail. So I set off and carried on up the gentler trail. You will then ascend further to the Minnestimma Lakes, finally reaching the peak of Sentinel Pass. From this point forward the going was dead easy on good trail, passing through meadows and larch forest before reaching Floe Lake, then descending 400 m on easy switchbacked trail to the Floe Creek valley. Length 15.4 miElevation gain 5879 ftRoute type Loop Hiking … Looking back at Floe Lake and The Rockwall. DIFFICULT 21.0 mi. We decided to approach Numa Mountain from the avalanche chute route ( bench ) and return via Floe Lake. Note: The higher sections of the trail are snowbound until early to mid-July. After crossing Floe Creek (bridged) and ascending moderately the trail turns to the southwest, contouring around the southern side of Numa Mountain and gently ascending alongside Floe Creek. Answer 1 of 4: We are fit, experienced hikers but sadly don't have time this trip to backpack the Rockwall Trail. Looking down into the next valley from Numa Pass. Floe Lake is considered the park's "classic" hike and is a great way to sample what the park has to offer. 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