Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Scenic Views · British Columbia
The park around Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, known for the Berg Lake Trail, Kinney Lake and big mountain views off the Yellowhead Highway; book backcountry trips far ahead.
Mount Robson Provincial Park surrounds the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and reviewers rate it almost unanimously at the top. Many people first see it from the Yellowhead Highway between Jasper and BC and stop at the visitor centre for the view.
The hiking is the main event. The Berg Lake Trail is described as one of the finest anywhere, leading past glaciers and waterfalls to Berg Lake, with Snowbird Pass beyond for those with more time. If you only have a few hours, the walk to Kinney Lake is a good taste. Rearguard Falls is an easy stop for photos.
The park suits everyone from road-trippers to backpackers. Hikers stress that Berg Lake deserves several days: one group did a 32 km-plus day trip to Emperor Falls and back and found it hard on the knees. Backcountry spots need to be booked far in advance.
Winter is a different story. One visitor found icy roads, closed trails and waterfalls, and no gas stations within about 100 km. Summer is the time to go, and fill up before you arrive.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 1,156 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Mount Robson Provincial Park directly.
