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.

Terry Fox Peak via Teepee Creek: You can reach the summit of Mt. Terry Fox via Big Rock. The peak offers otherworldly views of the surrounding peaks including Mt. Robson. You may encounter snow at this elevation even during summer months. There is no water source along the route after you leave Big Rock. This portion involves some scrambling over large and/or loose rocks. Be sure to go well-prepared with proper hiking boots, water, hiking poles, bear spray and gear to stay warm in an emergency (and a satellite device, as cell coverage is extremely limited). The peak is an advanced hiking trail (it is possible without technical gear like ropes, however).