Crest Mountain

5.0 km one way.

Approximate Elevations (in meters)

Start End Minimum Maximum Gain

200 1400 200 1400 1200

Crest Mountain Trailhead: (339 km from Saanich Hall).

Uses

Dayhike	4 boot (strenuous).	4 hours one way.	Best from mid July thru early October.

Description

The trail is somewhat level for the first .5km, but don't let that fool you, shortly after crossing the Drum Narrows bridge the route begins to climb and never stops.

Features

This trail features forests, mountains and views.

Hazards

some streams are crossed on footlogs

Water

Where the trail crosses a creek on a log at about 550m is often the last source of good water until you reach the lake at the summit.

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