Valemount & Mount Robson / Full trip pack
Mount Terry Fox — Teepee Creek lake
Selected outing: Teepee Creek lake
- Round trip
- 12 km
- Elevation gain
- 840 m Published route measurement
- Walking time
- 5–6 hours return
- Difficulty
- Unconfirmed Out and back
return on named itinerary
https://hikingprincegeorge.com/hikes/mount-terry-fox?route=teepee-creek-lake-1woxjfs
Start at the higher Teepee Creek trailhead and follow the creek valley uphill through forest, wet subalpine ground and a succession of small waterfalls. Continue to the alpine lake and return along the same creek trail. The local guide describes about 12 km return, 840 m of gain and five to six hours for this lake outing. The lake is a separate destination from the peak: turning toward Big Rock and climbing the mountain changes both distance and difficulty. Water can run just beneath the root mat in some forest sections, so expect wet footing even away from an obvious stream.
1. Getting there and 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.
Driving access has not been established for this selected route option; check its original sources.
2. Walking the route
Start at the higher Teepee Creek trailhead and follow the creek valley uphill through forest, wet subalpine ground and a succession of small waterfalls. Continue to the alpine lake and return along the same creek trail. The local guide describes about 12 km return, 840 m of gain and five to six hours for this lake outing. The lake is a separate destination from the peak: turning toward Big Rock and climbing the mountain changes both distance and difficulty. Water can run just beneath the root mat in some forest sections, so expect wet footing even away from an obvious stream.
3. Route map
Mapped named trail sections
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Terry Fox destination reference point | 52.897001 -119.308766 | Embedded trip-map feature 'Old Trailhead': point [-119.308766, 52.897001].
Named access waypoint extracted from the original public trip map. Current road/parking conditions and legal access still require checking. This point is not a confirmed starting point for the selected route option. https://hiking.princegeorge.tech/terry-fox-mountain-northern-bc-hike-the-old-trailhead-to-new-trailhead/ |
5. Camping, facilities and seasons
Camping and tenting
The local guide identifies outhouses at the parking area and lake, but it does not establish a bookable campsite or unrestricted overnight permission there. Confirm the park’s current camping rules before turning this day hike into an overnight trip.
Season and access
The local guide lists the lake for May through September, subject to actual snow conditions. Higher terrain can remain snowy well into summer; the peak route is a summer objective and is not a documented winter variation.
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