The world-famous Berg Lake Trail is a backcountry hiking route renowned for its exceptional natural scenery in B.C., and it’s finally reopening after a four-year reconstruction period following devastating flood damage.
Situated in the stunning Mount Robson Park, the trail offers extraordinary multi-day hiking adventures for hikers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
“Mount Robson Provincial Park is a very special place,” says planning officer Natasha Ewing. “You’re passing towering mountains, thunderous waterfalls, and icy-cold lakes that are fed by these majestic glaciers.” The Berg Lake Trail is a huge part of what makes this provincial park so special, drawing “thousands of visitors from across Canada and the globe.”
Berg Lake Trail reopening info
“In late June of 2021, we started getting reports of significant flooding on the Berg Lake Trail,” explains area supervisor Elliott Ingles. A few kilometres of the trail was sucked into the Robson River, where we could see fresh debris funnelling itself down the trail, creating tidal waves that destroyed 90% of the trail infrastructure.”
Once hikers were safely evacuated, the team set its sights on how to best reconstruct the beloved hiking route, working alongside the Simpcw First Nation and an archaeologist to ensure the new trail didn’t have any negative cultural or archaeological impacts.
Phase 1, from the Trailhead to Kinney Lake, was completed in the summer of 2023, followed by Phase 2 in the summer of 2024, which consisted of reconstructing the Kinney Lake Campground, trail, and bridge.
“The river is a very dynamic, changing system here at Mount Robson,” details project engineer Danika Medinski. “Where possible, we’ve tried to eliminate river crossings, realigning the trail in the case of heavy rainfall.”
The final chapter of its reconstruction, Phase 3, is currently underway from Whitehorn to Berg Lake. While repairs are underway at the Phillips Creek drainage area, the remainder of the trail, up to Whitehorn Campground, is now reopened to visitors and reservations. So the wait to see this spectacular hiking route is finally over!
The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
As its name suggests, Mount Robson Park is also home to the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, making every escapade that much more jaw-dropping.
Mount Robson doubles as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, adorned with waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and enchanting old-growth forests to explore. Calling it an escape to nature barely scratches the surface.
Another unique feature of the park is the rushing Toboggan Creek, which flows through a limestone canyon carved over thousands of years.
Berg Lake Trail reservations
Arrival dates are available between June 26 and Sept. 29, 2025, with reservations required for overnight stays along the trail during peak season. Between May 15 and June 25, the trail is open up to Whitehorn Campground for first-come, first-served camping at both Kinney Lake and Whitehorn.
BC Parks reminds visitors that there is no cell service at Mount Robson Park, so make sure you prepare by mapping out your visit.
How to get there: Drive seven hours and 22 minutes from Vancouver via BC-5 N and BC-5 N.
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