Olesen Creek Falls – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

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Olesen Creek Falls – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

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Olesen Creek Falls – Amazing view from the first peak loop from Shannon Falls Provincial Park

03:00

5.41km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.52 km for 555 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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View of Howe Sound from Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

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2.72 km

Amazing view from the first peak

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Really amazing, both for the way up very steep and a bit more than pure hiking, and for the rewarding breathtaking view on the top.

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2.73 km

View of Howe Sound from Stawamus Chief

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5.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

795 m

379 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.84 km

380 m

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

13°C

9°C

21 %

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Comments

August 21, 2022,Stawamus Chief - First Peak von Squamish

A hike on the largest monolith in the world. A must on our Vancouver to-do list. At almost 2 km it goes up 650 meters. Steep. And exhausting. Over steps, through the forest on stone steps and the last 100 meters on pure granite. A couple of ladders and steel chains are used as a means of hauling on the …

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