Gibson Lake to Kokanee Lake
BC Parks manages Gibson Lake to Kokanee Lake, near Harrop. The trail's own source states 4.5 km and 445 m of elevation gain.
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Distance, elevation and time
| Distance | 4.5 km |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 445 m |
| Time | 2 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Trailhead and how to get there
The trailhead sits at 49.7244, -117.1569, near Harrop. This site has no separate turn-by-turn directions field for this trail beyond that point — see the map below for its exact placement, and the source linked at the bottom of this page for the manager’s own directions.
What the trail is like
A backcountry route in Kokanee Glacier Park, reached via a 16 km gravel road to the parking lot at Gibson Lake. From the Gibson Lake trailhead, the route to Kokanee Lake is a moderate 4.5 km hike gaining 445 m over about 2 hours.
Season and advisories
BC Parks’ own feed, read 5 min ago, lists no campfire ban for Kokanee Glacier Park right now. It also carries 2 posted advisories for the park — see https://bcparks.ca/kokanee-glacier-park/ for what each one says. Source: BC Parks.
Source
Managed by BC Parks. bcparks.ca/kokanee-glacier-park/hiking. Verified 2026-09-22.
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