Sea to Summit Trail near SQUAMISH, BC
This steep and challenging hike rewards you with stunning views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains while you sip a drink on the patio of the Summit Lodge. Hard to beat that.
Sea to Summit Trail Map
From the base of the Sea to Sky Gondola to Summit Lodge at the top of the Gondola
Google Maps (click image below)
Elevation Profile
Sea to Summit Trail near Squamish, BC
Sea to Sky Hike
near Squamish, BC
Green diamond trail markers sequentially numbered from 1 to 400 at the top:) lead you along the Sea to Summit Trail.
View of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains from the top of the Sea to Summit Trail near Squamish, BC
Hike Statistics
What you can expect on the trail
Hiker using existing rope assist along the Sea to Summit Trail near Squamish, BC
Rocky section of the Sea to Summit Trail near Squamish, BC
Highlights you’ll remember
Upper Shannon Falls as seen from the Sea to Summit Trail
Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge at the top of the Sea to Summit Trail - optional 🙂
Dogs
Important things to know about hiking the Sea to Summit Trail with your dog.
Getting There
See more details in the Directions Tab
Darrell Bay Parking / Sea to Sky Gondola overflow parking
The Darrell Bay parking area is about 4km south of Squamish and access is directly opposite the entrance to Shannon Falls Provincial Park.
This is the Sea to Sky overflow parking lot and parking for visitors and hikers staying for over 3 hours.
It is approximately a 1 km easy trail walk from the Darrell Bay parking area to the base of the Gondola .
To access the walking trail, cross the road from Darrell Bay parking to Shannon Falls Provincial Park and take the foot trail to the base of the gondola.
Signage is very clear. Walking along the highway is dangerous and discouraged so take the foot path connector.
Parking - The Directions Map
Click map below to get Google Maps directions to Darrell Bay Parking Lot
The connector trail from Darrell Bay Parking to the base of the Sea to Sky Gondola.
Directions to Parking for Sea to Summit Trail
(Darrell Bay)
Parking - The basics
Darrell Bay Parking / Sea to Sky Gondola overflow parking
The Darrell Bay parking area is about 4km south of Squamish and access is directly opposite the entrance to Shannon Falls Provincial Park.
This is the Sea to Sky overflow parking lot and parking for visitors and hikers staying for over 3 hours.
It is approximately a 1 km easy trail walk from the Darrell Bay parking area to the base of the Gondola .
To access the walking trail, cross the road from Darrell Bay parking to Shannon Falls Provincial Park and take the foot trail to the base of the gondola.
Signage is very clear. Walking along the highway is dangerous and discouraged so take the foot path connector.
Parking - The Directions Map
Click map below to get Google Maps directions to Darrell Bay Parking Lot
The connector trail from Darrell Bay Parking to the base of the Sea to Sky Gondola.
Parking - The Sign
Darrell Bay Parking for Sea to Summit trail hikers.
Parking - The Lot
Sea to Summit Trail parking at Darrell Bay.
Parking - The other options.
Sea to Sky Gondola parking
There is parking at the base of the Sea to Sky Gondola, however it is limited to 3 hours.
If you're super-human and can pull off the hike and gondola down in under 3 hours then you can park here.
If you lack these super-human capabilities, you'll be needing to park in the Darrell Bay parking area with the rest of us.
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park parking
Another parking and starting option is in Stawamus Chief Provincial Park.
The start of the Stawamus Chief trail overlaps with the early stages of the Sea to Summit Trail.
The trail to The Chief and Sea to Summit begins near the Chief Campground. Follow the path around until you reach the bottom of an endless set of stairs heading up. You're at the start. Good luck with the initial leg burn.
The trail is obvious and well marked with diamond-shaped trail blazes on trees.
The trail junctions are clearly marked. Pay attention to the signage and you'll end up at the top of the Gondola rather than the Chief.
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Sea to Summit Trail - at a glance
This steep and challenging hike rewards you with stunning views of Howe Sound and the Coast Mountains while you sip a drink on the patio of the Summit Lodge. Hard to beat that.
Basic Stats
7.5 km one way
moderate difficulty
steep, rocky, rooty sections
3-5 hours one way
840 m elevation change
What to Expect
single - track path
steep, challenging
rocks, roots, steps
great waterfall
some rope assist.
Trailhead
Approx. 4 km or 5 mins South of Squamish, BC
See "Directions" Tab above
Trail Map
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