Canwell Peak Hike

Hike the Canwell Peak with ODR and Steven Miley!

Canwell Peak is likely the best non-technical summit scramble in the Delta region.

Upcoming Trip: July 18, 2020

• Participants must drive their own vehicles to and from the site.
• Meeting point: Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 627
• Number of participants: Limited to a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) registered participants. 
• Weather Dependent

Canwell Peak Hiking Trip

The hike is almost entirely above tree and brush line, travels through beautiful flowery meadow country, past a spectacular canyon, and through a large alpine cirque before ascending to a narrow ridge with impressive rock formations leading to the craggy summit with wide views over the Delta River headwaters, Delta Mountains, and the Hayes Range in the distance. With views this vast and spectacular, this is a hike to save for a very nice day, preferably later in summer.

Climbing Canwell Peak on the north end of Rainbow Ridge is only moderately difficult.

• Distance: 6 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 3000 feet
• Trail type: Unmarked alpine route
• Considerations: Some routefinding and easy scrambling required.

To learn more about Canwell Peak, please visit: 

• https://www.salchadeltaswcd.org/red-rock-canyon/
• https://stevenmileyphotography.com/summer-hikes/rainbow-ridge

Trip Requirements:

• Wear a Mask
  • Practice Social Distancing. Face-coverings are required by every participant.
• Outdoor Gear and Clothing

  • These items should be on your hiking checklist:

    • Hiking backpack
    • Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
    • Hiking boots or shoes
    • Plenty of food
    • Plenty of water
    • First-aid kit
  • Visit the link below to see a comprehensive checklist. The list includes many more items than you'll likely need, though you can adapt it to your hiking trips needs.
    • https://www.rei.com/dam/ea_day_hiking_printable_checklist.pdf