Glen Lake Crag Rock Climbing
| Elevation: | 401 ft | 122 m |
| GPS: |
48.43364, -123.53913 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | M Brinton on May 3, 2019 · Updates | |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
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 to 5.12c, from low-angle to slightly overhanging, with a couple of 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.
Although many climbers park on the gravel shoulder just along the roadway, there is a safer alternative at the parking area located about 100m up from the trailhead at 4100 W Shr Parkway (48.432769, -123.539997 or search Glen Lake Climbing Parking Area in Google Maps).
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'll 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'll 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 the Main 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 Camas Wall.
Classic Climbing Routes at Glen Lake Crag
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