Saddleback Ridge Trail

Route Description for Saddleback Ridge Trail

Hiking up the Saddleback Ridge Trail is definitely a challenging trek due to the steep nature of the route and the fact that sections of it are overgrown. With over 1,600 m of elevation gain along the trail, you will most certainly be feeling this hike in your legs over the following days. Setting out from the Premier Lake Provincial Park Campground, the trail heads east through the dense forest cover towards the rugged mountain peaks of the Rockies. The trail is a bit overgrown and you won’t have many great views until roughly the 7.0 km mark, so keep pushing your way uphill towards the ridge. Eventually you will have some pretty amazing views that sweep across the valley with Premier Lake nestled on the valley floor. Continue hiking up to the top of the ridge as the trail gets steep. Once you reach the top, you will have an even greater view out to the Purcell Mountains to the west. After taking in the views, carefully head back down the trail to return to the campground.