Valemount & Mount Robson / Full trip pack
Toboggan Falls Route — Hargreaves lookout and Toboggan Falls combined loop
Selected outing: Hargreaves lookout and Toboggan Falls combined loop
- Loop
- 6 km
- Elevation gain
- 340 m Published route measurement 340 m for the combined 6 km Hargreaves Lake lookout–Toboggan Falls loop from Berg Lake campground; approach to the campground is additional.
- Walking time
- 2–4 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate Loop
combined Toboggan Falls–Hargreaves loop from Berg Lake camp
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/toboggan-falls-route?route=hargreaves-toboggan-combined-loop
Access and trail reports
Robson watercraft and wading equipment restriction
From May 4, 2026, BC Parks prohibits watercraft and wading equipment throughout Mount Robson Park waters to limit aquatic disease spread. This includes powered and unpowered craft, inflatables, wading clothing and boots. The hiking trails are not closed by this notice.
Reported date not supplied · checked 2026-10-17 · BC Parks
Reports describe the cited dates. An expected reopening date does not establish reopened access.
A complete loop from Berg Lake campground visiting Toboggan Falls and the Hargreaves Lake lookout, with the lakeshore connection back to camp. Reaching the campground is a separate backpacking approach.
1. Getting there and parking
Detailed access directions still need verification.
- From Highway 16 at Mount Robson, follow Kinney Lake Road to its end and the Berg Lake trailhead.
Parking: The road-access trailhead is at the end of Kinney Lake Road near the Mount Robson Welcome Centre. Upper-corridor camps and viewpoints cannot be reached by car.
Driving access has not been established for this selected route option; check its original sources.
2. Walking the route
Use the Hargreaves/Toboggan connection above the Berg Lake shore. The published loop can be entered near Marmot campground or from the Toboggan Creek side of Berg Lake campground. Climb toward the Hargreaves Lake lookout for elevated views of the lake, glacier and surrounding peaks, then follow the signed connection toward Toboggan Falls and return to the lakeside trail. The commonly described 6 km loop includes both Hargreaves and Toboggan; a direct out-and-back to one viewpoint is a different outing. Do not add the Mumm Basin connection merely to complete a loop without checking its separate damage and closure information.
- Begin the day outing from Berg Lake campground beside Toboggan Creek, or join at the Hargreaves junction near Marmot campground. Reaching either start first requires the separate Berg Lake approach.
- Follow the signed connection between Toboggan Falls and the Hargreaves Lake lookout. Choose the destination at upper junctions rather than taking a Mumm Basin branch without checking its status.
- Complete the circuit using the lakeshore trail between Marmot and Berg Lake campgrounds. A direct return from a single viewpoint is a different outing.
The return
The first-hand July 2025 report describes the combined Hargreaves/Toboggan circuit as 6 km with about 340 m gain and 2–4 hours from Berg Lake campground. The separate AllTrails approach from Marmot is not this complete combined loop.
3. Route map
A source line has not been associated with this route option. Any location pin is destination context only.
Published locations
Numbered points match the map. Use the role beside each point. A summit or park reference point is not a parking location.
| Place and role | Coordinates | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Toboggan Falls Route destination reference point | 53.160669 -119.163583 | Outdooractive published coordinates53.160669,-119.163583 for Toboggan Falls.
Waterfall destination on the backcountry side route; approach begins from the Berg Lake area, not a roadside trailhead. This point is not a confirmed starting point for the selected route option. https://www.outdooractive.com/en/poi/fraser-fort-george/toboggan-falls/40312906/ |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Camping and tenting
Overnight stays on the Berg Lake corridor must use designated campground sites. Peak-season reservations are required, and campfires are prohibited year-round. Dogs are allowed only on leashed day trips, never on an overnight trip; Snowbird Pass excludes dogs entirely.
Water
The Berg Lake corridor has a permanent water-treatment advisory. Treat water before drinking, cooking or other use.
Season and access
The lookout route rises above the lakeshore into exposed terrain. Snow can cover junctions and wet rock can make the steeper sections slippery. Check both the main corridor and individual side-trail advisories before leaving camp.
Winter route
BC Parks allows winter use, but warns of severe winter conditions. Use designated camping areas and check current advisories and avalanche conditions; the summer itinerary is not a validated winter track.
Mobile service
BC Parks reports no mobile-phone service on the trail. Service and Wi-Fi are available at the Welcome Centre.
Practical details checked 2026-10-17.
Reservations and current availability
Check the operator’s current rules, opening dates and booking requirements for your chosen campsite or cabin.
Your trip notes
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