Glen Lake Crag Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 401 ft | 122 m |
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48.43364, -123.53913 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | M Brinton on May 3, 2019 | |
Admins: | Mark Roberts, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford |
Description
The Glen Lake crag offers relatively easy access, close proximity to Greater Victoria, and caters to beginner and intermediate climbers with routes ranging from 5.6 - 5.11b, from low-angle to slightly overhanging with a couple overhanging boulder routes. The view from the top, back towards Victoria, is spectacular. The rock is good quality weathered basalt – lots of friction and many edges and flakes. It is located 5 minutes’ drive from the Westshore Town Centre in Langford, or 15-20-minute drive from downtown Victoria.
Coordinates: 48.434353, -123.539344
Coordinates: 48.434353, -123.539344
Getting There
Glen Lake Crag is located 10 kilometers west of Victoria. Current parking and access is easiest on the side of the Westshore Parkway. From Victoria, head North on TransCanada. Highway #1 and turn left on to Westshore Parkway. Follow this road for about 3kms. You will continue straight through the first 2 roundabouts and at the 3rd roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Westshore Parkway. Reset your odometer and drive 1.4kms. You will arrive at the parking area when you see a fire hydrant on the right side of the road (see photo), near the base of the trail. Please park here, but do not park within 5 metres of it. Once you have found parking, look to the right of the fire hydrant and up the hill. Look for orange flagging tape on one of the big trees marking the approach trail Walk up this ravine for a minute until you come to a fork. Take climbers left to head up towards the Umbrage Wall, which is the first wall. To get to Dirt Stamp Wall keep on the trail until you find a trail that cuts right, up the rocks. If you turn right at the fork instead, it will take you to the base of the Karate Kid Wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at Glen Lake Crag
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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