Alouette Mountain

July 28, 2020

Distance: 20km

Elevation gain: 1188m

Time required: 6.5-7.5 hours

Alouette Mountain is a beautiful peak in Golden Ears Provincial Park.

There are two route options for this hike:

• Via the Eric Dunning Trail (this is the longer route and the one I did)

• Via the West Canyon Trail (same elevation gain but over a much shorter distance, making it feel harder)

I chose the route via Eric Dunning Trail. That trailhead starts off of Mike Lake Road not too far from the park entrance. It's a tiny gravel lot, only capable of fitting 4-5 cars. The trail alternates between forest and service road for much of the hike. It was a gradual incline, nothing intense. It got slightly more steep just before the summit. It took me 3 hours to reach the top.

Blanshard Needle and Edge Peak are very close to Alouette Mountain. Golden Ears Peak can be seen sticking out between the two in the background.

Looking north at Mount Nutt north and south peaks (center), Mount Robie Reid in the background

Alouette Lake behind Evans Peak

Panoramic shot of Edge Peak, Mount Nutt peaks, Edge Peak, and the Alouette River valley

I spent a good hour at the summit, taking in the views. Then did another 3 hours back down.