Stawamus Chief Provincial Park Squamish

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Category: Parks | Area: Squamish | Cost: Free entry (camping fees apply)

Stawamus Chief Provincial Park protects the Stawamus Chief, the huge granite dome that towers over Squamish beside Highway 99. It is one of the best-known hikes in BC: steep trails with stairs, ladders and chains lead to three summits with views over Howe Sound and the Squamish valley. The rock faces are also a world-renowned climbing area.

Facilities and Features

• Hiking trails to the First, Second and Third Peaks
• Rock climbing on the granite walls
• Walk-in campground at the base of the Chief
• Parking and toilets at the trailhead

Dogs at Stawamus Chief Provincial Park

Dogs are allowed on a leash, but the upper sections have ladders and chains that are unsafe for most dogs.

Good to Know

• The hike is steep and strenuous; allow several hours and wear good shoes.
• Avoid the summits in wet or icy weather.
• Shannon Falls and the Sea to Sky Gondola are a few minutes away.

Nearby Parks

• Stawamus Chief Provincial Park (0.6 km)
• Squamish Dirt Jumps (0.8 km)
• McNaugnton Park (1.4 km)

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