Hike Fisher Peak

From the trailhead the trail starts an immediate steep climb up the forest covered mountain. The first quarter of the trail follows a creek that flows down the mountain from the mountains bowl. Part way up the mountain a waterfall can be seen that pours out of the lower end of the bowl. The creek flows under the rocks, and often marmot can be seen hiding and plaing amongst the rocks. After the waterfall the forest cover thins out as the route passes through the subalpine. The lower bowl offers great camping surrounded by pools of ice cold water from the melting snow that can often been seen in the bowl until mid August. At the back of the bowl there is a steep gully north west that offers a route to the ridge. The route is very steep with loose rocks and can be slow to maneuver with few handholds. Be careful of falling rocks from fellow hikers above.  When arriving to the ride the first veiw of the valley can be seen. The steeples mountain range can also be seen from this point. From the ridge head north, directly left of the saddle, towards the summit. Yellow markers on the side of the rocks mark the safest route to the top. From the saddle to the peak it is a 900 foot scramble. The last 200 feet below the peak is the most technical section. 

Directions:

The road requires a 4x4 vehicle or standard SUV will work but be careful of rocks. Parking can be tricky and washed out roads are known to happen. Head North on Hwy 95 to Fort Steele, approx 500m after the Fort Steele turn off make a left onto Wardner Fort Steele Rd. 2.2kms down Wardner Fort Steele Rd turn left onto Mause Creek Rd. Keep left on Boulder Creek Rd at 2.3km. At 4km sign marker take right onto Mause Creek. (There are numerous signs to point you in the right direction to trailhead) At 10.1km the Fisher Peak trailhead sign will appear on the left.