After rounding a bend in the creek bed the west ridge of Mount Cornwall appears.
Mount Cornwall Having bagged Banded, Outlaw and Glasgow, Mount Cornwall remained the last of the foursome for us to climb. We used the South Glasgow Creek approach. We easily followed the route description. Cairns at important points eased our passage. Although the creek seemed excessively long, highlights along the way, such as waterfalls and gorge views, helped distract from the drudgery of creek hiking. After starting up the Big Elbow trail we missed seeing a small cairn that indicates a shortcut to the South Glasgow Creek (we followed the shortcut out). We left the trail when we could see the stony creekbed through the trees. After the creek bends left, we found the trail that climbs up the left bank. The trail, often faint and sometimes non-existent, led us to the gorge. Beyond that, there was no trail. We followed the creek and slogged up a scree slope to the Cornwall-Glasgow col. After attaining the ridge we soon found ourselves standing on top of Mount Cornwall. The views were more spectacular than I expected, probably since it was both a clear day and Cornwall is the highest of the foursome. |
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After rounding a bend in the creek bed the west ridge of Mount Cornwall appears.
We followed a faint trail above the creek.
First waterfall
Calypso orchids
Snow-covered Cornwall is visible from the gorge.
After dropping back down to the creek, we noticed the water is crystal clear.
Mount Cornwall still appears far away.
Cliffs line the creek on our left.
After the bend we'll find a waterfall running over slabs.
The waterfall is under snow but this is where we leave the creek and start up the grassy slope.
Hiking up the scree slope
We head to the col above the scree.
On the col
Mount Glasgow fills the background.
We head to the dry slopes. The summit is far left.
Looking back at South Glasgow Creek
Snow is easier to ascend than the scree.
View to the southwest includes two beautiful tarns (mouse over for a closer look).
Hiking along the ridge
Approaching the summit
Panorama from the summit
Bragg Creek 82 J/15
