Summer & trails · Island Lake
Spineback Trail
7 km return · Climb through alpine meadows to the Three Bears.
Reach the signed junction from the Lake and Fir trails. The route climbs through subalpine meadows beside Spineback Ridge to a ridge-top bench, with a second bench another half-kilometre above among the Three Bears.
- Distance: 7 km return
- Estimated time: 3–4 hours
- Elevation gain: 430 m
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The published trail guide is a planning reference. Allow for your group’s pace, changing weather and seasonal access. Difficult alpine routes require navigation skills and preparation.
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