Downton Creek Area

September 9th 2017


Description

Saturday
• Drive to Holly Lake trailhead (Hwy 99,
Downton Creek Road, Downton Creek Branch 2) –
approximately 4 hours from Vancouver, 2 hours
from Pemberton
• Hike up the Holly Lake trail, past Holly Lake
and into the alpine – approximately 400-600m
elevation gain
• Set up camp and enjoy the meadows

Sunday
• Climb Linus via the South Ridge (described as
easy class 3 on good granite with one slightly
exposed “au cheval” section).
• Traverse from Linus to Statimcets (described
as moderate class 3).
• Descend Statimcets via the east slopes
(hiking on talus).
• If some in the group want an easier day,
there’s also the option of climbing Statimcets
by the east slopes and descending the same way.

Monday
• Do a short hike in the morning if desired
• Break camp and hike out
• Drive home

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