The Chief (Squamish)
1,700-ft granite monolith — Grand Wall is the Canadian classic.
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- Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Coastal granite (700 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Sea Kayaking
- Beachcombing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Coastal granite (700 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
1,700-ft granite monolith — Grand Wall is the Canadian classic.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Coastal granite (700 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Coastal granite (700 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
The Chief (Squamish) trip tools
Popular pursuits at The Chief (Squamish)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Sea Kayaking
Coastal crossings, tides, and protected camps.
- Beachcombing
Tide-line walking between camps.
