Hard 7.5 mi lollipop, could be shortened to a Moderate 6 mi ~2,000 ft elevation gain (~1200 mod) Hiked 6/14/25
One of my favorite hikes in Canada, this epic hike takes you along the bowl beneath Stanley Glacier. It begins with a moderate ascent in forest and then flattens as it enters the bowl. From here the trail is officially unmaintained, high use marks the trails. Absolutely recommend doing full hike.
A section of Stanley glacier that is visible from below. I believe this photo was continuing on to the summit trail, which I briefly hiked up.
A cascading stream flows out from the spillway of Stanley Glacier.
A photo showcasing the entirety of the seasonal fall cascading down.
Parts of the Shadow Mountain range in are lit up as the sun breaks free finally.
Various crags along Shadow mountain jut up toward the sky.
Looking into the large bowl from approximately where the trail switches to ‘unmaintained’, although it is still so well trafficked that it is well defined. Trail becomes a loop from this point.
Looking down the valley from the upper bowl area. The fall may be seen on the left with Mount Whymper outside of the valley center.