The trail from Ribbon Lake climbs steeply 470 vertical metres to the pass. At 1.2km there is a junction with the Buller Pass trail. Turn left for Guinn's Pass. The climb is strenuous but the views are spectacular.
After you meet the Galatea Creek trail, turn left to return to Hwy 40, or right to visit Lillian Lake and the Galatea Lakes. From the junction it's only 0.9km to the campground at the far end of Lillian Lake, another 1.2km to the Galatea Lakes.
Directions:
Ribbon Lake campground or Buller Pass trailhead on the Spray Lakes/Smith-Dorrien road. From that trailhead it's 8.1km over Buller Pass to the junction of this trail and 1.2km further to Ribbon Lake campground.
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ByPosted By: longleggedhiker
- Sun May 23 23:54:37 EDT 2010
UpsideOutstanding views from the pass
DownsideThe trail is very steep, especially the southern section from Galatea Creek Trail to the pass.
CommentThis is a great connector trail from Lillian Lake to Ribbon Lake. This trail is best hiked north to south as this will have you going down the near vertical section.
This trail also provides alternate access to Ribbon Lake for those who do not want to climb up the cliffs on the Ribbon Creek Trail. You hike up Galatea Creek Trail and then you head north on this trail. As this route will require you to go opposite to the reccomended direction, If it is going to be a hot sunny day, you will want to start early as the south facing slope can be like an oven.
ByPosted By: Bretan
- Mon Jul 31 16:40:20 EDT 2006
UpsideAwesome views. You can also use the pass to follow the ridge east to the summitt of Mount Kidd.
DownsideNot for someone out of shape.
CommentStrongly reccomend going from the north to south.
ByPosted By: Bretan
- Mon Jul 31 16:40:18 EDT 2006
Not Rated
UpsideAwesome views. You can also use the pass to follow the ridge east to the summitt of Mount Kidd.
DownsideNot for someone out of shape.
CommentStrongly reccomend going from the north to south.
Posted By: longleggedhiker
Posted By: Bretan
