HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsStawamus Chief Park
Canada
Go up close to the world's second largest granite monolith.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Stawamus Chief Park
Look upward. Before you stands the Stawamus Chief, universally known to locals simply as 'The Chief'. …
Listen in the app2The Trailhead and Wooden Stairs
Our journey begins near the Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola parking areas. The trail wastes absolutely no time; it asserts its dominance immediately with a nice, steady, and relentless climb. …
Listen in the app3The Stone Steps and the Creek
As the wooden stairs finally end, the trail transitions into an endless series of stone steps. Look at these massive, nicely placed rocks. …
Listen in the app4The Junction and the Switchbacks
We arrive at a critical navigational nexus: the junction. To the right is the trail continuing up to the Sea to Sky Summit. …
Listen in the app5The Scramble, Ladders, and Chains
This section represents the technical crux of the hike. The established stairs vanish, replaced by steep, smooth, bare rock. …
Listen in the app6The First Peak
Pulling yourself over the final ledge, you step onto the broad, rounded summit of the First Peak. The physical exertion instantly evaporates, replaced by sheer awe. …
Listen in the app7The Descent
Having absorbed the panoramic glory of the summit, we must face the reality of the descent. We will retrace our steps, which presents an entirely new biomechanical challenge. …
Listen in the app8Stawamus Chief Park
You have returned to the flat, even ground of the parking lot. Your legs are undoubtedly heavy, and your water supply is likely depleted. …
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What is Stawamus Chief Park?
Stawamus Chief Park is a place in Canada with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 49.6829, -123.1445 |
| Last updated |
