📍 Start: Highland Backpacking Trail Trailhead (Mew Lake Campground)
📍 Finish: Provoking Lake East
📏 Distance: ~10 km
⏳ Time: 3-4 hours

Morning

10:00 am – Arrive at Highland Backpacking Trailhead (Mew Lake Campground) and register personnel and vehicles. SHE Ventures will be there to help you!

10:30 am– Begin hike. The trail follows a gradual incline through forested terrain, offering glimpses of small lakes and streams.

Take breaks as needed along the way.

Afternoon

2:00 pm – Arrive at Provoking Lake East and enjoy lunch by the lake.

3:00 pm – Set up camp.

Evening

4:00 pm – Fire building, water treatment, and food preparation and storage tutorials led by SHE Ventures.

6:00 pm – Cook dinner and watch the sunset over the water.

8:00 pm – Relax by the fire (if permitted) and play games.

Overnight: Provoking Lake East

📍 Start: Provoking Lake East
📍 Finish: Harness Lake
📏 Distance: ~15 km
⏳ Time: 5-6 hours

Morning

7:00 am – Wake up, enjoy sunrise over Provoking Lake.

8:00 am – Breakfast and pack up camp.

9:30 am – Begin the hike towards Harness Lake. The trail features rolling hills, scenic ridges, and occasional steep climbs.

Afternoon

2:00 pm – Arrive at Harness Lake and enjoy lunch.

3:00 pm – Set up camp.

Enjoy a refreshing swim or relax by the lake.

Evening

5:00 pm – Cook dinner and take in the remote backcountry setting.

7:30 pm – Watch the sunset and unwind after a long day of hiking.

9:00 pm – Last night in the backcountry! Ask SHE Ventures for any tips or tricks.

Overnight: Harness Lake

📍 Start: Harness Lake
📍 Finish: Highland Backpacking Trail Trailhead (Mew Lake Campground)
📏 Distance: ~10 km
⏳ Time: 3-4 hours

Morning

7:00 am – Wake up, enjoy the peaceful morning at Harness Lake.

8:00 am – Breakfast and pack up camp.

9:30 am – Begin the return hike towards the trailhead. The route offers a mix of forested paths and gradual declines.

Afternoon

1:00 pm – Arrive back at the trailhead, celebrate completing the Highland Backpacking Trail, and head to your favourite fast-food joint!