4 Day Fight Meadow

  • Wells Gray Park
  • 4 Days
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Overview

Four days of spectacular alpine hiking with a comfortable cabin to stay in! Explore a true wilderness without having to carry a heavy backpack full of camping gear and food. This hike takes you through the Trophy Mountains, a series of nine peaks in the Southern Cariboo Mountains of Wells Gray Provincial Park. High alpine peaks, stunning ridge walks, sparkling clear alpine lakes and spectacular mountain meadows full of flowers makes the Trophy Mountains an unforgettable destination.

ITINERARY

  • Day 1

    You will meet at our office to sign waivers ad get maps. After loading your gear in our vans you drive 45 minutes up the road, which accesses the Fight Meadow trailhead at 1400 m (4500 ft). In about an hour you will gain 250 m (800 ft) and reach a snack spot at a beautiful mountain lake. Now the trail is a gentle uphill grade through forest and then into the vast sub-alpine meadow system of Cariboo and Fight Meadows. It will take between three and four hours to hike through the meadows and forests to reach Fight Meadow Chalet at 6300-ft (1920 m). There is a large lake near the chalet, which is a historic site where two Indian Tribes fought for Caribou hunting rights. This hike is 10 km. and it takes 4 1/2-5 hours of easy walking.

  • Day 2

    Today we walk up Battle Mountain. From the Chalet we hike across 52 Ridge. This area has many fantastic geological formations and is one of the most photographed areas of the park. From 52 Ridge we drop into Bull Valley where we are treated to an incredible vision as all the colours of this spectacular wildflower meadow blend and separate as far as the eye can see. From the valley we hike up Battle Mountain. On top of Battle, one can see into the vast wilderness of the northern portion of the park. From here we can see the incredible mountain ranges of southern British Columbia including the Monashees, the Cariboos, the Premieres, and the Rockies. We return to Fight Meadow Chalet via a different route. The return trip is six hours.

  • Day 3

    Today, we hike to upper Cariboo Meadows. This is an incredible photography tour. We hike the length of the three-kilometre-long Fight Meadows to the beautiful Fight Lake. Fight Lake is a mirror like subalpine lake with Battle Mountain reflected in its waters. This is also a favourite spot for the Mountain Caribou. We then continue to Caribou Meadows where we stop for lunch at a small waterfall in the depths of an old forest.

  • Day 4

    We hike out to the vehicle via Battle Creek. This takes us off the high plateau and down into the Clearwater River valley. After four hours of downhill hiking through four different vegetative zones, we lose over 1200 m and arrive back at the trailhead.

TRIP DETAILS

  • What's Included

    • You can reserve a private date with 6 or more people. We will then add other people to the departure. If you make a booking with 8 or more, this will be considered a private trip. We will not add any other people on and we will take 10% off the total trip price.

  • Additional Dates

    • If a date is red, the trip is full. We sometimes run supplementary dates, so if you have a date that works for you, but isn’t available please let us know. The availability of the dates above can change quickly, please call us to confirm the date has space and to tentatively reserve a spot before making travel arrangements!

  • Waivers

    • All guests will be required to sign a waiver the morning of the trip at our office prior to departure. This must be done in person at our office.

  • What to Bring
    • Sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner & pillowcase (blankets & duvets are provided).
    • Good quality raincoat and pants with hat or hood
    • Walking Boots that provide ankle support (preferably of leather or another waterproof material)
    • Warm wool sweater or fleece coat
    • Hat with a brim for sun and rain
    • Sunglasses
    • Long-sleeved shirts and pants for bug and sun protection
    • Warm shirt (preferably wool) and a pair of light long underwear for added warmth
    • Personal toiletries including sunscreen and insect repellent
    • Small towel, water bottle, and flashlight or headlamp
    • Any personal medication
    • Mid-size pack (approximately 35-50 liters volume) to hold personal equipment and a small amount of group food (approx 2lbs/3-5 inches on the top of your pack)
    • Hiking poles – if you like poles, then please bring them.
    • In early July and September, consider bringing light gloves, a warm hat, and gaiters for added comfort