Record your own itinerary from the Wikiloc app, upload the trail and share it with the community. Be aware of the bears in the area! Don't be fooled by the short distance and duration for this hike, the 1000 m of elevation gain can definitely kick you into shape. The views are gorgeous so well worth the hike. Awesome views all around, Bennett Lake not frozen. I need to shoot at sunrise and sunset... that means i have to stay up there a night... is low-impact camping allowed up there? Went up the left ridge and down the right. The vast majority of mountains in Canada lie in the west, specifically in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon.Mountains can be found all over British Columbia while those in Alberta are mainly situated on the eastern side of the Canadian Rockies.The Saint Elias Mountains in the Yukon hold some of country's highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Logan at 5,959 metres (19,551 ft). Hike up is steep with loose rocks and poles recommended. The red building to the left is the locomotive shed for the White Pass & Yukon Route, and what appears to be a snowy meadow on the right is frozen Grayling Bay, a very shallow body of water that provides great waterfowl viewing. For panoramic views of Carcross, the surrounding lakes and mountains Nares Mountain hike is a great day hike. The trail is in good shape, the summit is very windy and cold, some snow patches but nothing you have to walk through. Nice view of Crag Lake at the top. Thanks for the hike listing :). Except for the coastal plain on the Beaufort Sea (Arctic Ocean) coast, most of Yukon is part of the American cordillera.The terrain includes mountain ranges, plateaus and river valleys.. We then turned north and headed over to the true summit of Mt Nares, the middle of the three mountains in the distance north. Lisa September 4, 2017 Peter October 2, 2012 Date of experience: October 2019. Great hike, no snow! Randi Newton April 9, 2018 What's really awesome about the hike though, is that you're rewarded with great views looking back to Carcross after just a few hundred metres. We recommend really taking a look out on the plateau with binoculars as you never know what you will find. The bonus is the views get better and better as you hike higher and higher up. With its flowy single track and alpine trails just begging to be ridden, the mountain will thrill riders whether … We saw a little black bear about 3/4 of the way back down. This is a decently tough trail with amazing views, I sat up at the top for a good hour taking it all in. Leah, Rian, Erin, Chayse, Steph, Reta April 17, 2015 Reviewed August 17, 2015 . The historic village of Carcross, scenically nestled between Bennett and Nares Lakes, is fast becoming an international mountain biking hotspot. All in 7 hours but at a very slow pace to take in all the beauty!! Hiked up for a beautiful view from the top and over the back looking towards Bove Island. Read more. Crocuses still out! We made it about 3/4 the way up before it got a little late and dark. Quite windy and cold at the summit area. I was in awe of the abundance and variety of wildflowers. Hikers should use caution. Enjoy! LizB March 17, 2020 We were looking for animals, but all we saw were some slow-moving ptarmigans. 93RD ENCAMPMENT NEAR AIRFIELD. to get to the best views you have to go off trail so make sure to remember where the trail is you don’t get lost up there! We were lucky with no wind at the summit, but was quite overcast. We kind of got lost in the way down I only made it about 2.5K up (of the full 4K) before calling it due to being fogged in and wanting to return injury-free in one piece. Follow this road for 2 km to the very end where it ends at a private driveway. Sue D. July 13, 2014 Explored the south rocks and had wonderful views of Nares and Carcross. A few minutes into the hike, we saw a bear grazing up far away on the right ridge. Gorgeous river with mountain views We took a small hike up Nares mountain where you can get awesome views of the river and mountains in the background. Share. Plus de 80 % de sa superficie est couverte de nature vierge, de quoi offrir une expérience exceptionnelle aux amoureux des activités de plein air. 30 minutes into the hike, we came over a ridge to meet another black bear on the trail about 30m away. That was one of the best trail I ever did ! Nares River, from Nares Lake past Carcross to Bennett Lake Nares Mountain, in Yukon, named in 1883 by Lieutenant Schwatka of the US Army [7] Nares Inlet, Ontario Dec 31, 2017 - Nares Mountain -- home of Golden Eagles, Dusky Grouse, Dall's Sheep, Mountain Goats, and Grizzly Bears. :), Summitslayer June 5, 2014 The beginning of the ridge... it's all up from here! Michael White July 17, 2012 Saw one eagle and it was a beautiful day for a hike :). Ryan September 4, 2019 Beautiful day with great views. Just north of Carcross on the South Klondike Highway, take the Tagish Road northeast for 2 km until you see a green sign for Choutla Subdivision on your right. Have fun! awesome hike! -134.5898° Weather near Nares Mountain Last report from Whitehorse, Y. T., 68.2km away We went up the left ridge, saw some Dall Sheep and a black bear in the distance. Biking in the Yukon is single-track heaven, and no wonder. Signal Corps CARCROSS, YT. Half an hour away, in far NW British Columbia, was a mountain on the edge of Alaska, one the American Dingo had been close to several times on this trip, but conditions had never been right for it. First he was crossing a clearing about 200 meters below us. A hiker’s paradise, Yukon boasts the highest mountain in Canada – Mount Logan. So Freakin Happy we made it to the top - WOW What a View - So Much Fun with My Friends Rika & Sandra - My first hike since 2001 - Sore feet and legs on the way down OOCH !! Through a programme called "SingleTrack to Success", local First Nations youth have built an extensive network of mountain bike trails on nearby Montana Mountain. Cross a wildflower-strewn alpine meadow, careen down a mountain path, and ride high along an aspen ridge – all in a morning. It’s a really good trail to bring dogs! all in all, a beauty day. 1 Review #12 of 15 things to do in Carcross. Carcoss is a massive outdoor playground that’s surrounded by mountains, lakes, and beaches. Minister of Highways and Public Works Richard Mostyn and Carcross/Tagish First Nations’ Deputy Chief Maria Benoit officially opened the bridge today alongside the project teams from the the Carcross/Tagish Development Corporation and Ruskin Construction Ltd and the Government of Yukon today. The Forecast is based on the GFS model. If you’re up for an all-day epic, the Mountain Hero trail retraces the steps of a 105-year old mule trail that was built to haul supplies for the construction of a tramway. Think it rates a "moderate" rating as it's very similar height/time/distance as Caribou though it's rated as "medium". But the rest of the trail was free of snow and wonderful to hike. If you plan on hiking Nares anytime soon, BRING SNOWSHOES and good luck. Jenny August 13, 2012 Some sloughs along the way
We spent nearly an hour at the summit. Best View of Nares: Montana Mountain. The total distance according to the GPS was 8.5 km. According to Yukon Tourism, the First Nation’s presence in Yukon dates back 30,000 – 50,000 years. First climb of "summer." We could walk on top of the snow, but others had sunk deep on a warmer day. Did lose the trail at one point and also saw a mother grizz and cub on the same slop as us so be careful at this time of year! Write in the margins, highlight your favourite itineraries, or rip out the photos and sleep with them on the pillow next to … There may be a "big yellow dead end sign" on Blattas Point road, but it sure is well hidden. Did this hike yesterday. Will do this one again this summer for sure!! We enjoyed the open ridge walking and the views. CARCROSS SWIVEL BRIDGE SPANNING THE NARROWS. As easy, and in some sections up to the top but little... A loop down the right ridge and down the right ridgeline prior to the Yukon Rush... 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