Teepee Creek & Mt Terry Fox

Teepee Creek: The new Teepee Creek hiking trail on Mount Terry Fox is a true gem in Valemount’s hiking offerings, one that shouldn’t be missed. The trail begins 1000ft higher in elevation than the original Terry Fox trail, and follows Teepee Creek, the trail’s namesake back to an alpine lake. With impressive elevation gain (800m), the trail opens onto some truly stunning vistas, and traverses through wet alpine lands and waterfalls big and small below rocky peaks jutting up from the narrow valley. Wildflowers that bloom here in spring, and berries ripen in late summer. The myriad water features include underground streams that flow just below the surface of the tree roots in the forest. Reaching the sub-alpine just prior to the lake takes about three hours, with two hours to descend. The trail offers a there-and-back option, as well as a Big Rock/Lower Teepee Lake Loop with a return trip distance of 13 km and a total elevation gain of 950m. From the Big Rock trail, hikers can access the upper portion of the old Terry Fox trail and reach the peak where a monument to Terry Fox is placed. Whatever the choice, be sure to go well-prepared with proper hiking boots, water, bear spray and gear to stay warm in an emergency. This is an intermediate to advanced hiking trail.

Terry Fox Peak via Teepee Creek: You can reach the summit of Mt. Terry Fox via the Big Rock trail that ascends from an arm of the Teepee Creek trail. The peak offers otherwordly views of the surrounding peaks including Mt. Robson. There is a cairn at the peak commemorating Terry Fox. You may encounter snow at this elevation even during summer months. There is no water source available after you leave the Teepee Creek trail.