Berg Lake Trail

We decided to try the Berg lake trail which circles around the base of the indomitable Mount Robson, 3954m and highest in the Canadian Rockies. Before starting the trail you need to register with the park center and as it is a popular trail booking your campsites in advance is recommended. Important note of caution the mountain seems to generate its own weather so you need to be prepared for extreme conditions. We experienced baking sunshine, electrical storms, snow and hail.

Day 1 from the trail head the first 7km winds through a forest of red cedar and hemlock trees. At 7km we came to the first campsite beside the turquoise waters of Kinney Lake. Second breakfast and onwards across the Flats over a series of temporary looking bridges. Upon crossing the large suspension bridge we arrived at the second campsite Whitehorn (11km). Lunch in the wooden shelter and then we tackled the final 5kms of the day with 500m ascent. During the ascent you seriously consider if packing quite so much gear was a good idea but luckily there are three stunning waterfalls to distract you on the way up.