berg lake trail

We almost didn't take this trail because it was raining the day we were in the area. Fortunately someone told us it wouldn't matter. Under the forest canopy we were in more of a mystical mist than rain. What a phenomenal trail this was. It was our favorite of the whole trip thorough the Rockies. Having started late in the day and being avid photographers, we were not able to go the full distance but did make it to Kinney Lake.The river was a roaring torrent of light blue water with white caps pouring over huge boulders the entire duration of our hike. The forest is thick with Cedar and Hemlock. There are breathtaking views of the mountains across the river in several spots. I only hope I will have a chance to go back one day and do the entire trail !

Besides beautiful landscapes and experiences on the trail, one can experience almost every terrain on this trail. From rocks, sand, grass, some climbing, crossing streams to some snow nearer to Snowbird Pass. This trail is well-maintained and the real challenge on the hike was carrying full backpacks and hiking uphill around the Valley of a Thousand Waterfalls. It was an experience camping at Berg Lake. I heard the glacier breaking off into the water in the still of the night. You might get to meet some wildlife face-to-face as well. A deer crossing the stream near our campsite looked right at me when I was unpacking. I was so stunned by the experience, I just stood there awestruck by how close the deer came to me. The trail from Mt Robson Carpark to Berg Lake might take about 7 to 10 hours one way. We set out at about 4pm or 5pm and had to make camp at Whitehorn Campground before continuing to Berg Lake the next day. Outhouses are really well-kept, especially the compost outhouses. I like that this trail is not too crowded even during the summer holidays (we were there in August 2014). The best part of this trail is the proximity to other exciting hikes around the area. We only had time to do Snowbird Pass, which took us a day round trip. But it was totally worth it. Being on the hike makes one appreciate nature and what we have. This increases the awareness of climate change and how the glaciers have been receding year after year. On the experience, also check out the article here with photos: http://beingaliciacheng.wordpress.com/hiking-bc-part-ii/

Had the the pleasure of experiencing the Berg Trail hike, thanks to the recommendation from our Innkeeper Curtis at the Mt. Robson River Inn who was spot on with his recommendation. The trail is spectacular and pristine. We hiked in late September. As we began, clouds covered most of Mt. Robson. Towards the end, however a view of the entire mountain presented itself. This is an easy well maintained trail well worth a visit.

My favorite trail in the WHOLE WORLD. Hopefully this addition to tripadvisor won't change that and the fact that it is remote and a bit rugged will help. But WOW!Add up all the things that make a trail great and you'll find that the Berg Lake Trail scores very high on all of them (except being handy). Following the Robson River upstream (from the nice visitor's center and parking area), one is promptly greeted with great lake and mountain views (but not of Mt. Robson). Then one climbs steadily (~3,000') past numerous falls until reaching the Berg Lake basin... 21 km. There you'll (hopefully) have an astounding view of Mt. Robson's Emperor Face across the glacial lake. And then it gets better...Once at Berg Lake, there are several fantastic trails to pick from - especially the Robson Glacier Trail and Robson Pass Trail. Make sure you have the time to enjoy them. Most of the trail is "easy" although a few stretches are more rutted and rugged. The wear and remains of the horse packers is an unfavorable matter. Weather is certainly an issue.There are several excellent web sites regarding the hike - especially http://www.philarmitage.net/berg_lake_trail.html.Enjoy!