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Mt. Arrowsmith Saddle Trail

difficult hiking, back country skiing and cross country skiing trails near Port Alberni, BC

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Activity: Hiking, Back Country Skiing, Cross Country Skiing Length: 2 kms Time: 3 hours Nearest Town: Port Alberni, BC Seasons: Fall, Summer Difficulty: difficult Rating: Submitted by: avcoc	LARGER MAP »

Description

NTS Map:92F2. This trail leads into the saddle between Mt. Cokely and Mt. Arrowsmith. The main peaks of Mt. Arrowsmith can be reached by following the ridge to the south of the saddle. The main or highest peak should not be attempted from this direction without the use of a climbing rope. Scrambling up to the north of the saddle route leads to the west ridge of Mt. Cokely.

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Directions:

From the Mt. Arrowsmith Ski Hill sign follow Summit Mail 2.7km to the junction with Cameron Main, turn left and drive 7.7km to the Pass Main junction on your left. Drive 7.3 km up Pass Main to the intersection of Pass 37 and park on the side of the road. Hike up Pass 37 and locate the trailhead at the end of road.

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Reviews and Questions

Posted by:malaman Mon Sep 01 23:09:27 EDT 2008

Upside:	great views,well traveled and a photographers dream
Downside:	could have flagging a little closer togeather in some spots, could have a small sign down by the parking area.
Comment:	Loved it and got some great shots.

Posted by:Tayler Wed Apr 09 12:17:57 EDT 2008

Question:

what about judges route

me and some friends got up to the saddle last year, but we want to make it all the way to the top. my dad says that judges route is the way we should go. i'm wondering if there is another way to get to the summit, i heard that you can get there from the saddle, but im not sure how. is judges route the best way to go, or is there another way? i am an experianced rock climber with my belay ticket so if needed can do that.

Posted by:Dora the Explorer Sun Aug 13 17:25:01 EDT 2006

Upside:	Quick access to the alpine and heart throbbing views of Alberni and the coast. Not a Super-human trail but tough enough to weed out the weak and those afraid of heights.
Downside:	None for me!
Comment:	For a nice 4 hour loop-if you aren't afraid of heights- hike up the Saddle Route to the actual saddle, go left, climbing up the North side of Cokely, check out Cokely's summit and return down the exposed ridge of Cokely to the logging road 600m from where you parked your car. Cokely ridge also has a couple of climbs and descents before dropping quickly to the bottom. Don't miss the flagged left turn 3/4 of the way along the ridge. Only recommended if you are prepared for some hand-hold climbing with steep drop-offs and are moderately good at route finding as flagging is sporatic. I wouldn't recommended this loop for kids.

Posted by:Derrick Thu Feb 24 01:34:13 EST 2005

Upside:	Great trail in all aspects.
Comment:	I have done this hike at all times of the year in all conditions, great fun.

Posted by:diandwill Tue Sep 14 00:58:27 EDT 2004

Upside:	Loved the views and the flowers in the meadows, went up in mid August. Also a fairly short hike
Downside:	Steep and if it's been raining the rocks could be slippery
Comment:	I'd recommend this hike, great views and worth the climb up. Also it is easily accessible to us that live mid-island.