Trophy Mountain Meadows
Trophy Meadows
An alpine meadow below Trophy Mountain. In midsummer, lupines, Indian paintbrush, and other wildflowers blanket the slopes, making it the park's most popular high-country hike.
Trophy Meadows lies at an elevation of about 1,800-2,000 meters and is the most famous wildflower hiking area in Wells Gray. From late July to mid-August, lupines, Indian paintbrush, arctic daisies, and asters carpet the hillsides, with views of Raft Mountain and the park's peaks in the distance. Turn onto the Trophy Mountain forest road about 10 km along the Clearwater Valley road. The gravel road climbs about 10 km to the trailhead. It is steep and rutted, so vehicles with higher clearance are more suitable. The meadow is about 1.5 km on foot, and the round trip takes 2-3 hours. Fit hikers can continue up to higher ridges. Mountain weather changes quickly, so bring warm clothing and sun protection, and stay on the trail to avoid damaging the vegetation.
Opening hours
Open in summer when roads are snow-free
Nearby sights
- Spahats Creek Falls
- Moul Falls
- Green Mountain Lookout
- Dawson Falls
- Pyramid Mountain
- Helmcken Falls
- Ray Farm & Mineral Spring
- Bailey's Chute