Name: The Rockwall Trail. (Kootenay National Park)
Start: 2024-09-21T07:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-09-29T21:00:00-07:00

**THE ROCKWALL TRAIL**
(Kootenay National Park)

**Larch March 2024.**

**Above photo by Joan Septembre.**

**Note:** You will be required to pay permit & camping fees up front once selected.

**Those with a history of canceling late or "No Showing" will not be considered.**

I may be the last person on Earth to visit this Unesco World Heritage site. Hopefully some may wish to have another go at it. Some highlights will be a side trail to Helmet Falls, Wolverine Pass, Numa Peak, Floe Lake Viewpoint, Vermillion Peak, Stanley Glacier Loop (caves) and of course the hot springs for a soak as a finale. The actual days backpacking will be September the 24th to the 26th or 27th so 3 or 4 nights and 4 or 5 days providing I can add a day at the end on Friday.

I have reserved and paid in-full for the maximum of 5 tent pads and only one tent is allowed per pad, but I am willing to have a maximum of 8 people (2 cars full) on this trip, but that would require some people agreeing to share a tent – so let me know if you are willing to do so and message me with whom.

**Costs:** backcountry camping permit & front country permit costs to be paid shortly after I have added folks to the “going” list. Afterwards, National Park permit, carpooling costs, hot springs admission. Option of having some meals in town.

Be prepared for sun, rain, snow, and chilly nights. Participants must bring clothing and gear appropriate for such conditions to avoid hypothermia. Additional hazards include: ankle and other injuries from hiking on uneven and slippery terrain, grizzlies, etc.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary skills, experience, fitness, appropriate equipment, and insurance coverage.
In addition to the 10 essentials (https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/), **each person must bring bear spray/bear bangers and know how to use them.**

**Resources:**

Good info here for those wanting to be in the know. https://happiestoutdoors.ca/rockwall-trail-guide/?fbclid=IwAR0bB6-NL7AHKqdkJRPuvyc1xb2FB-See-NgCE_wYgTYDfLhyyPRJDYOoN8

Numa Peak side trip. Looking for takers. Out of this world viewing up there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycakXkKaIZE&ab_channel=MarkScottAdventures

Youtube from the same time frame but 2021 I believe. You may recognize some faces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl-GrY_XLB4&t=25s&ab_channel=GraceEscapes

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Multi day backpacking experience please? Would you be willing to share a tent wit someone and if so who would that be?  How many can you transport with gear?  Have you been before?  

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