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Road Trip Yellowhead BC – Kamloops to Mount Robson, Highway 16
Kamloops
Mount Robson
430
km
5h30
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
Yellowhead Highway 16 crosses western Canada ocean-to-ocean; the BC portion between Kamloops and the Yellowhead Pass (Alberta border) for 430 km is one of Canada's least-travelled and most beautiful scenic routes — a quiet alternative to Highway 1 to Banff.
From Kamloops, Highway 5 (South Yellowhead) heads to Clearwater and Wells Gray Provincial Park (already covered). At Tête Jaune Cache, take Highway 16 east 80 km through Mount Robson Provincial Park. Mount Robson (3,954 m), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, looms with its 3,000 m faces — visible from the visitor centre.
The Berg Lake Trail (23 km round trip, 800 m gain) to the mountain's base is one of Canada's most legendary multi-day hikes — reservations required. Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park honours the iconic runner. Valemount, a friendly base town, is famous for fall grizzly migrations and Mike Wiegele's heliski centre.
From Kamloops, Highway 5 (South Yellowhead) heads to Clearwater and Wells Gray Provincial Park (already covered). At Tête Jaune Cache, take Highway 16 east 80 km through Mount Robson Provincial Park. Mount Robson (3,954 m), the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, looms with its 3,000 m faces — visible from the visitor centre.
The Berg Lake Trail (23 km round trip, 800 m gain) to the mountain's base is one of Canada's most legendary multi-day hikes — reservations required. Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park honours the iconic runner. Valemount, a friendly base town, is famous for fall grizzly migrations and Mike Wiegele's heliski centre.
Points of Interest
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Mount Robson3,954 m, highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
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Berg Lake TrailLegendary multi-day 23 km hike, reservation required.
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Mount Terry FoxPeak dedicated to Canada's hero runner.
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ValemountFall grizzly migrations, Mike Wiegele heliski.
Protected areas along the route
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NORTH THOMPSON RIVER PARK
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MOUNT ROBSON PROTECTED AREA
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REARGUARD FALLS PARK
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MOUNT TERRY FOX PARK
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PAUL LAKE PARK
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JACKMAN FLATS PARK
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LAC DU BOIS GRASSLANDS PROTECTED AREA
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MCQUEEN CREEK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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CALIGATA LAKE PARK
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TRANQUILLE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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MCCONNELL LAKE PARK
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TAWEEL PARK
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- Departure Kamloops
- Destination Mount Robson
- Distance 430 km
- Duration 5h30
- Category Long (250–500 km)
- Best season Summer
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