GARIBALDI LAKE

Garibaldi Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park is a stunning, glacier-fed lake that sits 1,450 m high, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows and volcanic structures. It is a great day hike, and even better camping destination. Camping at Garibaldi Lake provides opportunities to explore other nearby hikes such as Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge. 

Starting at the Rubble Creek parking lot, it is a 9 km hike to reach Garibaldi Lake. The first 6 km take you up through a forest of plentiful Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir trees. Around the 30 minute mark of the initial ascent, there is a creek crossing, and the only opportunity for water for a long while. The next hour or so of climbing is not very noteworthy – just a relentless uphill battle. If you’re camping and have your heavy backpack, the continuous switchbacks on the steep trail can be especially grueling. Put your head down and count off the kilometer markers: 3. 4. 5…