Terry Fox peak via Big Rock

Map & elevation

Mapped named trail. The Teepee Creek approach and named Mount Terry Fox trail join at identical source coordinates. The separate lake detour and the old lower-start route are excluded. Line source (opens original source).

Getting there & parking

From Valemount, drive north on Highway 5 past the railway overpass and turn right onto Stone Road/Tinsley Pit Road, almost opposite the Terry Fox rest stop. Cross the railway only at the designated crossing, follow the posted access signs, and keep left toward Tinsley Pit Road. The signed approach includes a sharp left turn before continuing several kilometres uphill to the newer Teepee Creek parking lot. The local guide recommends a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle and provides an access-road map because ordinary road maps may omit the final approach. The old Mount Terry Fox trail starts much lower, near the rail crossing, and is not the same trailhead.

Published approach includes private railway-crossing signs; current authorized vehicle access is unconfirmed.

Map position: 52.90231, -119.28914 · trailhead. source-published; not field-verified

On the trail

Start at the higher Teepee Creek trailhead and follow the creek valley uphill through forest, wet subalpine ground and a succession of small waterfalls. At the route choice, follow the Splitsville/Big Rock line toward Mount Terry Fox rather than detouring first to the lake. Above Big Rock, climb toward the peak over large blocks and loose rock, with scrambling required. The source gives roughly 16.5 km return and 1,450 m of gain for this specific peak approach; adding the lake first creates a longer trip. There is no water source reported after leaving Big Rock. Return along the planned summit approach and allow enough time for the rocky descent.

Terrain: scrambling · loose rock · possible summer snow.

Conditions & seasons

The peak is described as a summer outing, but snow can remain high on the mountain during summer. The lower lake’s longer seasonal window does not mean the summit is suitable at the same time.

These are dated research notes. Open the trip planner for current available weather and advisory feeds; no alert found does not establish that a trail or road is open.

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Camping & overnight plans

Mount Terry Fox Park is day-use only. Plan the part of the trip inside the park without an overnight camp; toilets at a lower trailhead or lake do not change the park’s rule.

Photos of Terry Fox peak via Big Rock

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Surrounding area and context

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