The trail ascends Saddle Mountain to a rocky knob above the treeline. The knob was chosen as a Forest Service fire lookout because of the panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and valleys, also making it a fantastic alpine hike. The first part of the trail winds through moist, mature cedar/hemlock forests, typical of the area, which, with its substantial rainfall and fertile soils, is often called BC’s interior rain forest. Under the tall trees’ dense canopy, shade-loving plants flourish: mosses, devil’s club, thimbleberry, lady fern, foamflower, and ginger.
Date hiked: August 2024
Distance: ~11 KM return
Duration: Day hike or overnight
More info on the trail:
- https://westkootenayhiking.ca/saddle-mountain-lookout/
- https://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC169731&type=Site
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