Sea to summit trail

A fantastic hike either on s sunny day or cloudy. Lots of vantage points when you get up high to look out at the gorgeous valley. This is a good trail with some more technical footings . A great way to spend the day. Remember to check the last download time on the gondola or its a hike back down.

The See to Summit Trail is a fantastic hiking experience, offering stunning views and a rewarding challenge for those up for it. The route is long and takes about 3 to 5 hours, and it is not suitable for those who have small children, the elderly, or those with injured ankles. The trail is well-marked and provides a variety of terrains, making the hike both interesting and physically engaging. Be sure to take water and snacks with you, as there are no facilities along the way. The scenic vistas and the sense of accomplishment at the summit make it all worth the effort. Highly recommended for avid hikers looking for a beautiful day out in nature!

Intense hike. Took us 2.5 hours and we are frequent hikers. The first half is really well marked with the sea to sky markers and purple tags. After the first “summit” (basically across from the 1st peak of the cheif) about 1/2 way, the purple tags stop and change to orange tags. It is less and less marked as you make your way up through creek bed but you are on the right track.
We parked at the chief parking to avoid paying for parking at the gondola and you can hike back over at the end of the gondola ride down. Gondola cost is 20$/person.
Not recommended for beginner hikers. There are some chains and a lot of scrabble involved but its not too technical, the duration could be challenging if not per pared .
Great views and an excellent climb. It says dog friendly, I would not bring a dog on this hike. Its super steep in places.
Bring sandals for your drive home

This is one of the most beautiful hikes I've ever done! The trail we took to get to the top was close to 7km (with an elevation gain of 950m). Some sections of the hike are very technical (chains, ropes, rocks) so it's not an easy peasy hike, BUT the view at the top is so worth it!

Really amazing hike. It is tough with around 900m of elevation gain. Lots of trails and good trail markers to stay on the right path. Have to use ropes and chains on some parts of the trail. But well worth it, amazing views from a couple viewpoints, waterfalls. We took about 4 hours with a few slower people in our group and took the gondola down after.

This trail is really beautiful and cool, however it does take a while to complete (around 3-5 hours) So, I would recommend to leave early if you plan to hike this trail. In the start, you have to go through the Stawamus Chief Trail for around 20 minutes, until the trail splits and you can enter the sea to summit trail. The trail itself isn’t too difficult it’s just that it takes a while to hike and reach the summit. This trail also has ropes and chains on the upper part of the trail to support hikers when they are climbing steep hills and other obstacles similar to that. Once you reach the summit there are lots of activities to do, such was walk around the smaller trails around the summit, as well as walking on the huge suspension bridge. There are also two ways that you can take to head back to the parking lot, hiking or taking the gondola. If you plan to hike just make sure you have enough time of daylight so you don’t get lost on the trail since the trail is a bit difficult to navigate during low visibility. If you take the gondola it costs $20 for a download ticket back to the parking lot, I would recommend to take the gondola down since it has amazing views of Squamish and the river. Overall, I definitely would recommend this to hikers looking for a longer hike but not too hard, as well as a really good view at the summit.

Beautiful but definitely a difficult hike if you’re a beginner hiker like myself. First half of the hike is uphill with very steep inclines which can be very challenging so take your time and take as many breaks as needed. Around the 3/4 mark, the trail forks off to either the Shannon Basin Loop or to continue on the Sea to Summit trail. Although the Shannon Basin Loop is longer by a kilometre, it is recommended if you’re tired but will still pose a challenge with its continuous uphill trekking. I’d recommend coming before 10am as the parking fills up quick and to give yourself enough time to complete the hike. It took us about 6.5 hours with plenty of breaks but depending on your fitness level it can take less time. Stunning viewpoints throughout and the views at the top make the hike worth it. Ride the gondola down at the end for $20. Overall, would recommend but take caution if you’re a beginner hiker as I found it more difficult than anticipated. Bring snacks, lots of water, comfortable hiking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray as well!