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Alberni-Clayoquot

5040 Peak – Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut loop from 5040 NW Ridge Trailhead

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British Columbia

Alberni-Clayoquot

5040 Peak – Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut loop from 5040 NW Ridge Trailhead

Hard

6

hikers

5040 Peak – Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut loop from 5040 NW Ridge Trailhead

05:01

10.4km

1,110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

1

3.42 km

5040 Peak

Highlight • Summit

5040 Peak is a fantastic, rugged summit, rising to 5,040 feet (ca. 1,536 m) between Port Alberni and Tofino. The hike to the top is steep and challenging, gaining nearly …

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4.34 km

Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut, perched at 1,350 meters on the slopes of 5040 Peak, is a modern backcountry shelter operated by the Alpine Club of Canada’s Vancouver Island section. Named …

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5.06 km

Cobalt Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cobalt Lake is a beautiful alpine lake nestled below 5040 Peak, known for its vivid blue water and picturesque mountain backdrop. The lake sits at approximately 1,250 meters in elevation …

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5.13 km

5040 Peak

Highlight • Summit

B

10.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

3.28 km

Surfaces

7.11 km

3.28 km

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