It is a lovely hike and we loved seeing all the old artifacts. We hiked the trail earlier today. The common epic theme includes lots of pedaling and excellent scenery, without much in the way of technical riding (blue trail). Spectacular views along the way. There are a lot of deciduous trees here, so this is also a great trail to view the amazing fall colours. This epic lives up to its name and can be pretty grueling, but the views and descent were worth it! Still on of my favourites ... Steph September 5, 2016 If anyone sees them, could they please contact me at 456-4397. Mountain Hero is a popular mountain bike trail so if you hike it, try to keep your eyes and ears open for riders coming down. I did this trail May 19th. 4 grizzlies on the hillside where trail leads to towers (end of red trail). Took me an hour and a half to get to the summit and an hour The trail that bears his name is the remnants of a larger trail once used to service the tramway that was built in 1905 by Sam McGee to service the silver mine that he ran. Very pleasant hike. We connected it to a scramble up to the summit of Montana Mountain, so got to traverse various eco-zones covering about 5,000 foot elevation - according to my altimeter - and a couple of remaining snow patches. Grizzly Lake Trail. IMO snowshoes still absolutely needed for higher regions in combination with waterproof shoes. Jan Burks June 22, 2020 The best hike in Yukon is Grizzly lake campsite via Grizzly Lake Trail, a 6.6 mile oneway in Tombstone Territorial Park. It's a long shot I know, but this seems an appropriate place to advertise the fact. The access trail for Mountain Hero starts at the bottom of Montana Mountain in Carcross, Yukon. Hiked up June 21st. Bob June 23, 2014 During the descent, we will admire the old wooden mining relics before we descend down the Mountain Hero Mine trail. We did stop few times to enjoy the views so going up and down took us around 4 hours. Gold strikes in the interior caused growing interest in the trail and he marketed Skagway as the "gateway" for prospectors to make … 9 of us headed to the Yukon for 3 days of guided mountain biking. This is truly where the caribou roam, among the mountain peaks with their glistening glaciers. Katarzyna Nowak June 21, 2018 Lots of other mountains to explore and snoop around once If you decide to hike the ridge, you can continue along up to a high point at the very end of the ridge. Montana Mountain is sacred land to the Carcross/Tagish First Nations. The ride is worth it for the scenery, the downhill is fun, but it feels like biking a hiking trail. Find the best Hiking trails in Yukon (Canada). Spectacular views along the way. The Yukon River Trail existed for hundreds of years before I chased its snaking beauty on a mountain bike. We found an amazing view but no outhouse. We even passed an old cable car laying on the ground. Work on the "Dream Trail" will continue this summer in Whitehorse, thanks to nearly $49,000 from the Yukon government's Community Development Fund. The sign at the trailhead says "Mountain Hero". Carcross. Arica June 6, 2014 We recommend doing the extra trek to the alpine as it really isn't that far and totally worth it. Paula Pawlovich June 22, 2018 $24.90 shipping. Your local guides will take you high into the alpine mountains, where you’ll be greeted by knock-out … Views, close and distant, in all directions fabulous! The approach to the trail is long. Did this trail for the first time on Sunday. Mountain Hero Mine Trail, Yukon; The Old Ghost Road – New Zealand. The access trail for Mountain Hero starts at the bottom of Montana Mountain in Carcross, Yukon. If anyone happens to read this,who knows the owner phone me at 456-4397. Lift Hours. You should add another 4 hours (and 13 kms) round trip to hike to this point and back. Should be awesome in 2-3 weeks. Great hike. As with all the epics so far, Mountain Hero was a long day. Only saw two people all day and no bikes. Great snow conditions. Since Mountain Hero is a point to point trail, there are a few logistics riding it. There are also many old mining roads that you can explore on the alpine plateau, one of which heads towards some alpine lakes to the west. Return Time: 3.5 hours To extend this hike, you can connect to the Mountain Hero mountain biking trail, or hike up some of the surrounding ridges. Here, you will come to a fork in the trail where you are given the choice to go right or left. We are avid hikers and found the trail very enjoyable and not all too challenging. As the initial force behind mountain biking at Carcross, Wayne Roberts was variously recognized and ridiculed in the early years for what was commonly called "Wayne's World." Although not too steep, we frequently ended up pushing our bikes through the loose, rough terrain. As the initial force behind mountain biking at Carcross, Wayne Roberts was variously recognized and ridiculed in the early years for what was commonly called "Wayne's World." The descent dropped us back down to the lake on a fast single track trail that cruised through the alpine before switch-backing through the forest. Anthony September 26, 2012 Mountain Hero is a popular mountain bike trail so if you hike it, try to keep your eyes and ears open for riders coming down. Great views on a beautiful September day. No sign of bears at all. We brought bear spray but didn't see any indication of any. Ellie, Laura & Vanessa May 26, 2016 We turned around. The mountain bike trails at Montana Mountain are all on one face of the mountain (except Mountain Hero), and the singletrack is almost all marked as down-only. Montana Mountain is a deeply eroded Late Cretaceous stratovolcano located south of Carcross, Yukon, Canada.As well as its main peak, the mountain includes many sub-peaks and contains felsic pyroclastics and flows; typically altered and orange-weathering. Alastair Cook March 19, 2016 7. The mountain trail they established would become the White Pass named after Sir Thomas White, the Canadian Minister of Interior. Google it and check out the documentary. This IMBA Epic trail follows the tram line that the historic mine … This mountain has undergone a transformation from a silver mining hot spot in bygone years, to a current mountain biking paradise! This was the Mountain Hero Trail, one of two IMBA epics in the Yukon and Alaska. The right fork goes up, but the left fork stays level and I took this one and came to the mine workings and outhouse, with the most incredible views. Well worth the effort, all the same. It took 1.5 hours to the top (where the last wooden structure was) and from there we climbed further to the top of the mountain and walked left, across the top. The trail was originally made to service the tramway built in 1905 by Sam McGee for a silver mining operation. Not far up the trail there is a wooden bench that you can rest at and enjoy an open view through the trees of Windy Arm of Tagish Lake and the mountains on the other side of the lake. This is one of the Yukon's best trails for hikers or bikers. Continue until you come to a second fork in the trail, and keep left again for another kilometre where you will reach ruins of an outhouse and more tramways. On a sunny mid-August morning, Sophie and I finally got the chance. Anthony February 22, 2016 Also - steaming fresh bear scat - on the trail heading back down. People in the Yukon are very friendly and I was picked up by the first car that drove by! An hour pedal to the top of the lower trails (or a 30 minute shuttle) rewards you with a one hour descent. It was pretty cool! Once on top, if you are lucky you will see goats on the north side of Conrad Creek. Great views, nice climb through different ecozones, interesting artefacts from mining days. The Yukon is widely known for its world-class trails, particularly the 435 miles of them surrounding Whitehorse, the territory’s capital. Pick your way up the broad ridge as you cross an old mining road and come to another place with more tramway artifacts. Thanks Sam McGee!!! The Mountain Hero trail is a Carcross signature trail starting from the Yukon alpine and descending to Windy Arm in the valley. Patches of snow after 3km but it's not that bad. It was a 5 hour loop up loose gravel roads and down 3000 feet of switchbacks to Nares Lake. We always try to yield to hikers but, as the trail is quite steep and grown in, chances are you will hear us coming before we can see you. $34.00. Once you've parked, cross the road and down into the ditch, where you will see a trailhead post down to the right. Please let me know if you find it 7.501193029824 miles - Moderate - by matze085. Please note that the alpine areas of the Mountain Hero/Sam McGee Trail are within critical post-calving habitat for the Carcross Caribou Herd. I have hiked this trail many time and never got tired of it! This information and more (directions to the trail) can be found at: http://www.yukonhiking.ca/sam_mcgee.html. The trail was originally made to service the tramway built in 1905 by Sam McGee for a silver mining operation. Climbed May 6. The view from the top is fantastic, with Windy Arm of Tagish Lake below, and all of the surrounding mountains. We wanted to do one overnight hike before leaving on our 5 day/4 nights hike on the Chilkoot trail next week. or Best Offer. Genevieve September 26, 2012 Region: Carcross You will eventually come to a switchback to the left where the trail will level out and you will be relieved (or I was!) Find the best trails in Conrad, Yukon (Canada). If you take the right trail (or continue up from the left trail) you can take the Mountain Hero trail on the alpine plateau. We decided to combine a bike ride on the awesome trails of Montana mountain in Carcross (45 min from Whitehorse) with a hike up Sam McGee/Mountain Hero trail. The trail to the treeline is in great shape with only a little running water in places and took 90 minutes going steady. The first two kilometres are following a well marked trail through the forest. Stephen K September 26, 2014 The view at the top is very stunning. For people with one car, some choose to drop the car at the end of the trail, then start the ride with a pedal back to town. This gives us an excuse to return later in the summer. By xTwoSnakesx #37420; Trail Info Trail Name Mountain Hero Riding Area Montana Mountain Videos more videos (3) Get Trailforks PRO. I didn't realize till I was home, amazingly, that I no longer had them. Looking forward to doing this one again! The path is clearly visible through the trees from this point. The Chilkoot Trail still contains remnants of the Yukon Gold Rush. “I was bushwhacking along the Skagway highway when I first moved up here in ‘98, looking for places to take tourists,” Roberts told the News in 2011. Dagmar Rudzewitsch September 13, 2016 The only people we saw all day were a group of 3 mountain bikers around 10 pm descending on Sam McGee (Mountain Hero). Epic ride in Yukon with Boreale Mountain Biking up to Hero Mountain Trail. David May 21, 2018 To get back onto the Mountain Hero trail, you can go back down to the trail fork and take the right fork, or you can hike up into the alpine from the viewpoint and meet up with the trail. Four and a half hours round trip with 20 minutes at the top. This is the second time I went on the trail. Andrew January 8, 2017 The view from the top is fantastic, with Windy Arm of Tagish Lake below, and all of the surrounding mountains. This 85km point-to-point will have you climbing for a day through the green of the temperate rainforest before bursting above the tree line with views of rolling hill, after hill, after hill. MODERATE 2.3 mi. Note a second vehicle would be needed). Park in the parking area accessed by a short road on the left side of the highway immediately after you pass the old mining cable car tower and cross a creek), then shuttle as high as you can up Montana Mountain to avoid the lower part of the long climb. Along the way you will see the old tramway, remnants from the 1905 silver mining operation where Sam McGee was the foreman. Hiking poles would be useful on this trail. Went up March 25 on skis. Either way, one of the best hikes I've ever done. No dangers of bear sightings. We didn't make it to the very top because there is still a fair amount of snow up high and we had not thought to bring snowshoes. Monika July 6, 2020 For anyone who enjoys great mountainous scenery, being away from the city and riding their bike in peaceful serenity. The trail will intersect paved roads a couple of times, but there are always signs pointing out the trail. From here you can follow the trail back down, or consider one of the extended hike options below. I left Kyle in Carcross with the bikes then drove to the parking area. The trail that bears his name is the remnants of a larger trail once used to service the tramway that was built in 1905 by Sam McGee to service the silver mine that he ran. There were quite a few people hiking, which was good to see. Wonderful trail! Bring a camera, wildlife in pooley Canyon, Sheep, maybe a bear who knows, but the scenery is amazing. We stopped a fair bit, but even so, I would have added an hour or two onto your three your posted time. Even still, that took about 40 mins and we had to start riding from the lowest point on the mountain. Continue up the ridge, which should start to become more defined now. Fred April 4, 2016 Descending the ridge, with a beautiful view to the east. We crossed by some bear scat on the trail about 3 KM up. Moose Hide Trails, Yukon: A Mountain Biking Story on the Dawson Dome in the Klondike Region - Duration: 3:00. Great day. View detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, reviews, photos, trail itineraries, directions and more on TrailLink. It was very enjoyable hike im definitely coming back in fall! If you want to know more about the history of the mine,I recommend the book "Fractured Veins & broken Dreams". Trail in great shape but I lost my Arctic Winter Games Volunteer vest and cell phone on the way down. Follow this historic trail up into the alpine below Montana Mountain. It says three hours for this hike, but if that's both ways, and for the whole trail, then you must be running. As we took the detour via the tramway which meant a bit of a bushwhack up to the plateau we took close to 6 hours from highway to the summit. It felt like we were stepping back in time into the gold rush as we passed old structures and mining equipment. Day 1 was Mountain Hero - amazing climb, alpine views, and a 1000m decent at high speed. This is one of the Yukon's best trails for hikers or bikers. It took me an hour and a half to get to that point, and an hour to get back down. We were out for about three and a half hours. Its mostly downhill but it would still add on 17 km the day and can get quite windy along that stretch of road. We followed a good snowshoe track about half way to treeline, then a narrower bootpacked trail until the last couple of switchbacks just before reaching the alpine. after a few hundred yards you will come to the fork. Kyle June 28, 2017 7.501193029824 miles - Moderate - by matze085. YUKON CHARLIE’s Mountain Profile 825 Trail Snowshoes, Poles & Carry Bag 25"x8" $175.95. It also leads to an old outhouse and more tramway artifacts. 9. The trail is easy to follow and the slope is really progressive. A local person advised that Yukon Hiking and other such websites please advise that a sign be strategically placed along this mining road delineating the dates of the mountain goats' kidding period (at least May 15-June 15) so that hikers (especially with dogs) are more sensitive about this, ideally avoiding the area altogether during this time. Sam McGee Trail is a 12.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Carcross, Yukon, Canada that offers the chance to see wildlife and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. It felt like it must be at its very best towards the end of September (hiked yesterday, the 25th) with the deciduous trees turning colour and losing some of their leaves. With more than 13 Yukon trails covering 71 miles, you’re bound to find a perfect trail like the Eagle Lake Trail (OK) or West River Trail (OK). you make it to the summit. You won't be disappointed. The trail gets narrower and steeper and I had to stop a few times to catch my breath. This was our "shake down" hike in preparation for the Chilkoot in a couple weeks. One exception to the shuttle is Carcross’s most well-known trail, Mountain Hero which just received IMBA epic status and is the creation of Wayne Roberts, Carcross’s mtb pioneer. Visiting Whitehorse and hiked this trail on May 28th and the directions to the trail were great. It was only the fifth Canadian trail to achieve the designation. Heads up to anyone looking to hike this trail in the following weeks. Some other people that morning, as well as days prior, had packed a bit of a path but at some points it was knee deep. Grey Mountain is a rocky hill east of Whitehorse and is the core of the Yukon trails. It was great to have little sneak-peeks of the view along the trail. Discover the most beautiful places, download GPS tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Needed to cross a few snow patches but not many. We wanted to do one overnight hike before leaving on our 5 day/4 nights hike on the Chilkoot trail next week. We went with hitch-hiking. Saturday, August 27th was a great day to be on the Sam McGee trail, a beautiful mix of sun, cloud, mild temperatures and fall colours. Discover the most beautiful places, download GPS tracks and follow the top routes itinerary on a map. More than a decade ago Roberts uncovered an old tramway that he would turn into Mountain Hero, the longest trail in Carcross’s renowned mountain biking system. Make lots of noise. The trail ascends first through a boreale forest, then wispy low-lying, sub-alpine brush, then to the wind-swept, weather-beaten alpine. To extend this hike, you can connect to the Mountain Hero mountain biking trail, or hike up some of the surrounding ridges. On a sunny mid-August morning, Sophie and I finally got the chance. Yukon Hiking July 6, 2017 You’ll have to granny gear up the access road to the subalpine, but once you’re at the top you’ll see 360° views of the surrounding snow capped mountains. There are a lot of deciduous trees here, so this is also a great trail to view the amazing fall colours. What a great legacy he left, something for us all to enjoy for years to come. (Times include breaks, lunches and time on the summit). Great memories! Day 1 was Mountain Hero - amazing climb, alpine views, and a 1000m decent at high speed. Travel Yukon 6,919 views. Montana Mountain was formed when the ancient Kula Plate was subducting under southwestern Yukon during the Late Cretaceous period. The International Mountain Bicycling Association inducted the Mountain Hero trail into its Epic Trails category in 2011. We didn't make it to the high points on the ridge. Mount Matheson and the mountains beside Bennett Lake from the high point on the ridge. Lots of hiking options in the alpine. The main trail, now (2018) known as the Mountain Hero Trail, was being promoted by Wayne, who operated Fireweed Hikes & Bikes and coordinated this day on the mountain. King's Throne Peak via King's Throne Trail and King's Throne Summit Trail. The easiest way would be to bring 2 cars and drop a car at the end of the trail (follow highway 2 south of Carcross for about ~17 km. A group of 10 of us hiked the Mountain Hero trail yesterday. Rozie May 31, 2017 The Mountain Hero Mine Trail is the mountain’s premier trail and was named by IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) as an “Epic Ride”. Walk along the highway to the north (right) for a few meters until you reach a wooden post with a small trail sign on it for the 'Mountain Hero Trail'. Video; Share. I also found a small knife and black case on the trail. It was a good feeling to reach the top of the trail! It was safe to explore around the ruins and great views of Windy Arm and Tagish Lake are beautiful from above the tree line. Immediately after the tramway, the highway will curve to the right over a creek and there is a gravel road on the left. The combination of views and silver mining history can't be beat. At the Fish Ladder, hike up the Lookout Trail (look for signs or ask the friendly staff at the Fish Ladder) and then follow the trail first along Schwatka Lake and then along Yukon River and the Canyon. NOTE: This hike falls within Category A Settlement Lands of the Carcross Tagish First Nation. The trail climbs at a good incline for most of the way. The trail was super easy to find and follow. I'd call this trail "easy" in the sense that it is nice and smooth--few rocks and roots or bad steps to take--and very well maintained, but the climb is pretty relentless, and if this kind of grade rates "easy" then the average Yukon hiker must be part mountain goat. This trailhead post is the Moutain Hero Trail. Sam McGee was originally a road builder who like many others came to the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Posts tagged Mountain Hero Trail Pedaling Montana Mountain, Carcross, Yukon. Take the left path, which goes another few hundred meters where you will leave the trees behind and get an expansive view down toward Windy Arm from the alpine. Louise and Gus September 19, 2017 I'm always curious as to how the time is designated for these hikes. The access trail for Mountain Hero starts at the bottom of Montana Mountain in Carcross, Yukon. Christine January 26, 2016 The mountain trail they established would become the White Pass named after Sir Thomas White, the Canadian Minister of Interior. Montana Mountain. WOW I love it I did it 3 times. Total Distance: 9 km has 846 members. Record your own trail from the Wikiloc app, upload the route and share it with the community. Weather was perfect. There are wonderful views at different points on the way up. There is a bomber snowshoe track for the first few km and now there is our ski track to follow to the treeline. I went to the top. Too much snow to actually summit but a great day. After this look out area, the incline of the trail becomes more steep as you climb the mountain. Free shipping. Hiking Trails (18) ... Mountain Hero. Little bit of snow at the top in tiny patches with an outhouse at the top. Retrace the steps of a century-old mule trail on the Mountain Hero Trail, explore the re-purposed old mining trails and climb to the top of Montana Mountain for an incredible view shared with the caribou, and enjoy the exhilarating return to the bottom! Search hiking trails in Yukon. This is one of my favorite trails. Still quite a bit of snow on the trail higher up than that (when it gets into the evergreens). Gorgeous views. EASY 1.7 mi. Montana Mountain is becoming a destination for mountain bikers thanks to its fun downhill trails (pedal or shuttle accessible). We stopped for a celebratory beer and a snack before lowering our seats and dropping in. DIFFICULT 3.9 mi. We took our two boys 5yrs and 3yrs... A little steep for the three yr old in places but there was a bit of snow on the trail that kept them running from one patch to the next. The Mines of Montana Mountain, Yukon, 1899-1920 By Murray Lundberg. We came prepared with lots of food and water. Much of the trail access is … Anthony September 26, 2012 Gunalchéesh haat yeey.aadí** *Come play with us, have fun (you all) and be safe! Great trail. If you ride it as a loop from Carcross you'd add a little over 10km to the ride (we wussed out … Afterwards, there was a long, rough descent before we started to climb again. Very windy on top but great views. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. At the end of the left trail is another tramway tower and an expansive view of Windy Arm and the surrounding mountains. We hiked just to the area with the old mining site and back down. It is possible to continue up and explore around the area. Spanning 30 miles and 5,000ft of gain, the route is a lovely overnighter or a solid day-sadly we only had time for the latter. Mountain Hero is the classic scenic option (and wins best name award). Sophie September 8, 2013 Day 2 was Grey Mountain then Yukon River. The whole ride took us ~5.5 hours (including stops), and when you factor in the 1.5 hour round trip from Whitehorse, plus a car drop, it turns into a big day pretty quickly. Anthony March 26, 2017 Hiked up above the mine workings to ridge between Montana and Matheson Mountains which took another two hours. We did however still have a 45 min drive back to Whitehorse after the ride, so we didn't linger long. The view was gorgeous. 3:00. EXTENDED HIKE OPTIONS Most of the trail is through the trees, but it is well established, fairly narrow, and varied in vegetation, making it quite a pleasant hike. Some bear poo though mid trail so bring some bear spray. There are many remnants of the tramway and mining artifacts along the trail. Had dinner at 8pm and a bull caribou (300m away) was our entertainment as we ate. Mountain Hero - Epic Mountain Bike trail in Carcross, Yukon - 1,000m descent! The trailhead is marked Mountain Hero and not Sam McGee as noted before. The view is worth it :), Erin Giesbrecht September 27, 2016 Time: 3.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate Follow this historic trail up into the alpine below Montana Mountain. Photo: Courtesy of Yukon Wild. Hiked this trail on Sunday 25th, a pretty easy going hike, you are mostly in the trees (bit humid) but get some clearings on the way up. The Old Ghost Road is not just a trail but a journey. The hike down was much faster at about 3.5 hours (summit to highway). Did an overnight trip on July 24/25, 2017. A couple of inches of fresh snow, but didn't need to use the snow shoes we brought. Elevation Gain: 618 m The main trail, now (2018) known as the Mountain Hero Trail, was being promoted by Wayne, who operated Fireweed Hikes & Bikes and coordinated this day on the mountain. We kept our eyes peeled for bears and other wildlife that would be right at home in the low shrub. By dropping the car, you can also take advantage of the nearby creek to chill your post-ride beverages. http://www.robertwservice.com/ Snow is melting up there making an incredibly trudgy hike. Took 8 hours with lunch and about 15 km with 1300 m elevation gain. This trail … Photo: Courtesy of Yukon Wild. Day 3 was rock slabs and technical riding. Bring binoculars to spot the wildlife. However, I had my snow shoes (blue Tubbs)strapped to my back pack. It is pretty remote up there and we didn't see anyone else all day. This trail … ... Sam McGee - Mountain Hero Trail. YUKON CHARLIES MP … Old tramway towers are still standing along the trail. This was the Mountain Hero Trail, one of two IMBA epics in the Yukon and Alaska. Some friends and I hiked the trail yesterday. H&C July 31, 2014 Shannon W June 28, 2017 About 6km from trailhead to highest tramway ruins and we completed this hike up and back in about 4 hours, stopping plenty to take photos and explore the tramways. It … The Mountain Hero trail is a Carcross signature trail starting from the Yukon alpine and descending to Windy Arm in the valley. There was one small snow crossing just before the second rise and up by the ruins. Trail was dry and clear up until the wooden seating area/outhouse mentioned in the description. Montana Mountain was formed when the ancient Kula Plate was subducting under southwestern Yukon during the Late Cretaceous period. The best hike in Yukon is Grizzly lake campsite via Grizzly Lake Trail, a 6.6 mile oneway in Tombstone Territorial Park. We enjoyed clear views from the summit and loved the evening sun accompanying the descent. 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