Angelcomb Peak

Distance: 6 km
Elevation Gain: 925 m (3035 ft)
Time: 3 hours

Date Added: September 13, 2011
Last Update: September 13, 2011

This is a fun ridge walk up to Angelcomb Peak. It is short and offers great views up the East Blackstone River and the peaks and valleys to the east of the Dempster Highway.

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Driving Directions

Drive to kilometer 81 on the Dempster Highway and look for a road on the right (east) side with a yellow gate at the end. Park here, but leave room in front of the gate for highway maintenance workers.

Trail Description

Walk past the gate to the gravel pit and head right, where a trail leads up to a gentle slope. The trail is well-worn and should be easy to follow once you reach it. You'll be out of the bushes quickly and walking up this lower slope to a rockier ridge.

When you reach the ridge, you will trail steepens to the top of it. Follow the trail along the top of the ridge as it leads you to the base of the peak.

The final climb from the ridge to the top of the peak steepens again. If you lose sight of the trail here, just head straight up.

The summit is actually quite small and exposed, but there is still plenty of room to sit and soak in the views. To the west is the valley leading up the East Blackstone River. Below you to the northeast is Yakamaw Creek. The connected ridge to the south leads to Trapper Mountain. If you have time, you can walk to the higher peak of Trapper Mountain along the ridge. Otherwise, descend from the summit and enjoy a pleasant ridge-walk back down.

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