Jack's Augerpoint Trail
A steep trail giving access to Augerpoint Mnt; forms the west end of the Augerpoint Traverse
Statistics
| Total Distance: |
4.0 km (one-way) |
| Estimated Time: |
5 hours |
| Average Grade: |
33.7% |
| Structure: |
Linear - One Way |
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Elevation Gain:
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1346 m |
| Start Elevation: |
240 m |
| Max Elevation: |
1586 m |
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Directions
The trailhead is 19.9 km down Westmin Mine Rd from where Hwy 28 turns off to Gold River (the turnoff near the Strathcona Park Portal). It is marked by a large blue arrow painted on the road. Note that this trail is not official, and was built by Jack Shark of the Comox District Mountaineering Club (CDMC).
Details
"If people weren't so down on the Grind, I'd feel comfortable likening many parts of Augerpoint to carrying a 40 pound pack up probably the steepest parts of the Grind, without any steps, mostly on loose gravel, a dozen or so times." - social climber
The trail is steep, but has heavy use as part of the Augerpoint Traverse, one of the most popular alpine ridge hikes in Strathcona Park. It rises from Buttle Lake to a ridge the connects easily with Augerpoint Mnt.
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