Carry Peak

Carry Peak is south of Coquihalla Mountain nearby the Coquihalla Recreation Area. For those who have visited Coquihalla Mountain, Jim Kelly Peak and others, Carry Peak is an enjoyable destination. The long ridge from Coquihalla Mountain to Carry Peak provides many opportunities for exploration.

The Hike

Beginning at the tarn nearby Jim Kelly Peak, I followed the trail to the southern ridge leading to the west summit of Coquihalla Mountain. Instead of ascending the ridge, I traversed through a small plateau with a few small melt water pools. There is a trail leading through the dense trees. Emerging from the trees, I could see a boulderfield. I crossed the boulderfield. After nearing the end of the boulderfield, I descended through a gap in the trees below to another boulderfield. I crossed this boulderfield near the top. From here, it's a straightforward hike to the ridge. In the photo below, I've highlighted the route to the ridge (blue line). You can click on the photo to make it larger.

For the path of lease resistance, I stayed near the crest of the ridge.

There are plenty of places to explore in this area.

A beautiful lake that would make a nice spot for an overnight trip.

I continued along the ridge...

Beautiful views of the nearby mountains.

I found a weather balloon along the way.

An old claim post for mining

In the final stretch, I followed the ridge leading to the summit of Carey Peak. There is a short scramble to the top (class 2+).

Final Thoughts

For those who have explored Coquihalla Mountain, Jim Kelly and others, Carey Peak provides an enjoyable destination. As a day hike, it's 30km with 2000metres of elevation gain. I found it a very pleasant day hike. As an overnight, I recommend camping at the lake nearby the ridge to Carey Peak. It would be a great way to explore some of the adjacent ridges.