Berg Lake
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Berg Lake is a lake
on the Robson River
just below the river's source located within Mount Robson Provincial Park
, at the doorstep of the north face of Mount Robson
, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
. It is partly fed by the Berg Glacier.
The turquoise colored Berg Lake is dotted with iceberg
s even in the middle of summer. Berg Lake can be reached by following a marked hiking
trail for 17½ kilometres from the parking lot. To reach the parking lot, follow the #5 highway north from Valemount to the #16 highway and head east 50 kilometres (31.1 mi). Or, follow the Yellowhead Highway
(#16) west from Jasper
townsite for 84 kilometres (52.2 mi) to the Mount Robson Viewpoint centre. On the north side of the highway, follow a two-lane paved road for two kilometres, ending at the parking lot.
) for 4.2 kilometres before reaching Kinney Lake
. The Kinney Lake campground is located just 2½ kilometres further along. Around kilometre 8, you cross the first bridge over the Robson River. In the next few kilometres, you then cross two steel bridges over the Robson River. The first is a suspension bridge. Following the second bridge, steep switchbacks begin. Over the next few kilometres, you pass White Falls, Falls-of-the-Pool and Emperor Falls
, collectively referred to as the Valley of a Thousand Falls. Finally, once above this valley, the trail levels off and dips down toward the river, providing the first glimpses of the Emperor Face of Mt. Robson.
The Berg Lake campground is situated 19.6 kilometres from the trail head. Two popular day trips from this campground include Hargrieves Glacier/Mumm Basin/Toboggan Falls and Snowbird Pass.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
on the Robson River
Robson River
The Robson River is a short but swift, rapid and waterfall-infested river in Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia. It is a tributary of the Upper Fraser River and it originates near Robson Pass, which divides the Robson River & the headwaters of the Smoky River drainage...
just below the river's source located within Mount Robson Provincial Park
Mount Robson Provincial Park
Mount Robson Provincial Park is a large provincial park in the Canadian Rockies with an area of 2,249 km². The park is located entirely within British Columbia, bordering Jasper National Park in Alberta. The B.C. legislature created the park in 1913, the same year as the first ascent of Mount...
, at the doorstep of the north face of Mount Robson
Mount Robson
Mount Robson is the most prominent mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range; it is also the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain is located entirely within Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia, and is part of the Rainbow Range. It is commonly thought to be the...
, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains range. They are the eastern part of the Canadian Cordillera, extending from the Interior Plains of Alberta to the Rocky Mountain Trench of British Columbia. The southern end borders Idaho and Montana of the USA...
. It is partly fed by the Berg Glacier.
The turquoise colored Berg Lake is dotted with iceberg
Iceberg
An iceberg is a large piece of ice from freshwater that has broken off from a snow-formed glacier or ice shelf and is floating in open water. It may subsequently become frozen into pack ice...
s even in the middle of summer. Berg Lake can be reached by following a marked hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
trail for 17½ kilometres from the parking lot. To reach the parking lot, follow the #5 highway north from Valemount to the #16 highway and head east 50 kilometres (31.1 mi). Or, follow the Yellowhead Highway
Yellowhead Highway
The Yellowhead Highway is a major east-west highway connecting the four western Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Although part of the Trans-Canada Highway system, the highway should not be confused with the more southerly, originally-designated...
(#16) west from Jasper
Jasper, Alberta
Jasper is a specialized municipality in western Alberta, Canada. It is the commercial centre of Jasper National Park, located in the Canadian Rockies in the Athabasca River valley....
townsite for 84 kilometres (52.2 mi) to the Mount Robson Viewpoint centre. On the north side of the highway, follow a two-lane paved road for two kilometres, ending at the parking lot.
Berg Lake Trail
The trail climbs gradually alongside the Robson River (a tributary of the Fraser RiverFraser River
The Fraser River is the longest river within British Columbia, Canada, rising at Fraser Pass near Mount Robson in the Rocky Mountains and flowing for , into the Strait of Georgia at the city of Vancouver. It is the tenth longest river in Canada...
) for 4.2 kilometres before reaching Kinney Lake
Kinney Lake
Kinney Lake is a lake located in Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia, Canada. The lake can be reached by following the Berg Lake Trail for 4.2 kilometres. The lake is an expansion of the Robson River & is located about halfway between the river's source & its mouth.- References :...
. The Kinney Lake campground is located just 2½ kilometres further along. Around kilometre 8, you cross the first bridge over the Robson River. In the next few kilometres, you then cross two steel bridges over the Robson River. The first is a suspension bridge. Following the second bridge, steep switchbacks begin. Over the next few kilometres, you pass White Falls, Falls-of-the-Pool and Emperor Falls
Emperor Falls
Emperor Falls is the largest and best known waterfall on the Robson River in Mount Robson Provincial Park. It is located a short distance downstream of and southwest from the outlet of Berg Lake.- Stature :...
, collectively referred to as the Valley of a Thousand Falls. Finally, once above this valley, the trail levels off and dips down toward the river, providing the first glimpses of the Emperor Face of Mt. Robson.
The Berg Lake campground is situated 19.6 kilometres from the trail head. Two popular day trips from this campground include Hargrieves Glacier/Mumm Basin/Toboggan Falls and Snowbird Pass.