{"id":715,"date":"2022-01-26T15:48:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T15:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T20:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T19:20:00","slug":"rockwall-trail-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpacking The Rockwall Trail In Kootenay National Park &#8211; The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Everything_to_know_about_the_Rockwall_trail\" >Everything to know about the Rockwall trail<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Rockwall_Trail_Overview\" >Rockwall Trail Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#When_to_backpack_the_Rockwall_Trail\" >When to backpack the Rockwall Trail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Key_distances_and_elevation_on_the_Rockwall_Trail\" >Key distances and elevation on the Rockwall Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Rockwall_Trail_warnings\" >Rockwall Trail warnings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Which_direction_is_best_to_hike_the_Rockwall_Trail\" >Which direction is best to hike the Rockwall Trail?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Rockwall_Trail_The_Logistics\" >Rockwall Trail: The Logistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#How_to_reserve_the_Rockwall_Trail_for_the_2025_backpacking_season\" >How to reserve the Rockwall Trail for the 2025 backpacking season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#The_cost_of_hiking_the_Rockwall_Trail_in_the_2025_summer_season\" >The cost of hiking the Rockwall Trail in the 2025 summer season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Campsites_along_the_Rockwall_Trail\" >Campsites along the Rockwall Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Taking_a_dog_on_the_Rockwall_Trail\" >Taking a dog on the Rockwall Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Where_to_stay_before_or_after_completing_the_Rockwall_Trail\" >Where to stay before or after completing the Rockwall Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#A_few_packing_essentials_for_the_Rockwall_Trail\" >A few packing essentials for the Rockwall Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Rockwall_Trail_stages_breakdown\" >Rockwall Trail: stages breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Stage_2_Helmet_Falls_to_Tumbling_Creek\" >Stage 2: Helmet Falls to Tumbling Creek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Stage_3_Tumbling_Creek_to_Numa_Creek\" >Stage 3: Tumbling Creek to Numa Creek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Stage_4_Numa_Creek_to_Floe_Lake\" >Stage 4: Numa Creek to Floe Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Stage_5_Floe_Lake_to_Floe_Lake_Trailhead\" >Stage 5: Floe Lake to Floe Lake Trailhead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Rockwall_Trail_3_4_and_5-day_itineraries\" >Rockwall Trail: 3, 4, and 5-day itineraries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/#Other_great_backpacking_trips_in_the_Canadian_Rockies\" >Other great backpacking trips in the Canadian Rockies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><a href=\"javascript:\"><\/a>The Rockwall is a 54 km relocation hike that starts and finishes on Highway 93, the Banff-Windermere Highway.&nbsp;The trail crosses three alpine passes and takes you past hanging glaciers, alpine lakes, and a massive limestone cliff &#8211; the Rockwall itself. Although it&#8217;s lengthier and tougher than many other <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/best-multiday-hikes-canadian-rockies\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"711\">backcountry trips in the Canadian Rockies<\/a>, your efforts will be rewarded! If you&#8217;re looking for a challenge, you are in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everything_to_know_about_the_Rockwall_trail\"><\/span>Everything to know about the Rockwall trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rockwall-trail-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwall_Trail_Overview\"><\/span>Rockwall Trail Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-18-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Backpacking Guide to Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park in Canada\" class=\"wp-image-8258\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rockwall Trail: Stage between Helmet Falls and Tumbling Creek campgrounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-backpack-the-rockwall-trail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_backpack_the_Rockwall_Trail\"><\/span>When to backpack the Rockwall Trail? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The earliest you can book the Floe Lake campsite is usually the first week of July, but the whole Rockwall trail is usually passable only between mid-July and mid-September. Any time before or after that you risk wading in snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite time for hiking and backpacking in the Rockies is in September, particularly the second half when the larches turn bright yellow and the peaks are covered with fresh snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The summer haze is usually gone by then but you should prepare for some frigid cold nights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-distances-and-elevation-on-the-rockwall-trail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_distances_and_elevation_on_the_Rockwall_Trail\"><\/span>Key distances and elevation on the Rockwall Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-distances.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8288\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-distances.jpeg 794w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-distances-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-distances-768x521.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Parks Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rockwall-trail-warnings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwall_Trail_warnings\"><\/span>Rockwall Trail warnings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rockwall area trails are commonly impacted by trail closures or inaccessibility due to remaining snow levels and avalanche damage to trails and\/or bridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I experienced very bad haze and poor air quality on the last two days of my hike due to wildfires in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/kootenaytrails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.pc.gc.ca\/kootenaytrails\">Kootenay National Park Trail Report<\/a> web page&nbsp;or a Parks Canada Visitor Centre before making your reservation and starting your trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kootenay National Park is also a prime habitat for grizzly and black bear populations. Since you are a guest in their home please be mindful of the impact you are leaving behind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11837563399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_direction_is_best_to_hike_the_Rockwall_Trail\"><\/span>Which direction is best to hike the Rockwall Trail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In every other guide, I&#8217;ve come across it&#8217;s been&nbsp;said you should go south to north, starting at the Floe Lake trailhead and finishing at the Paint Pots.&nbsp;<strong>I&#8217;m going to convince you otherwise.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages of going the other way, that is north to south, are numerous and I&#8217;ve listed them all below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-easier-first-day\">1. Easier first day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start at the Paint Pots trailhead your first day hiking to the Helmet Falls Campground will be easy.&nbsp;<strong>You will only gain 285 meters of elevation over 15km<\/strong>. It&#8217;s better to take it easy on the first day when your backpack is the heaviest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare it, if you start at Floe Lake trailhead&nbsp;the elevation gain is 700 meters on a very sun-exposed&nbsp;and in some parts steep terrain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8238\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rockwall Trail: Tumbling Creek to Numa Creek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-hiking-up-the-mountain-passes-in-shade\">2. Hiking up the mountain passes in the shade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking from north to south means that&nbsp;<strong>you will be hiking up&nbsp;the mountain passes in trees<\/strong>, and then walking down on mostly exposed terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> During hot summer days being amongst the trees when tackling the passes is a blessing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-better-views\">3. Better views<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have&nbsp;<strong>the views in front of you for the entirety of the hike<\/strong>. That&#8217;s what you are doing it for, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-less-elevation-gain\">4. Less elevation gain <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will do&nbsp;<strong>less elevation gain<\/strong>. Paint Pots trailhead is 100 meters higher than Floe Lake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-easier-last-day\">5. Easier last day <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will spend your last night at the best campsite near Floe Lake, and your&nbsp;<strong>last day will be downhill or mostly a flat walk<\/strong>. After backpacking for 3 days you will be very happy about this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\">To put it in short:&nbsp;<strong>start at the Paint Pots and finish at the Floe Lake Trailhead!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rockwall-trail-the-logistics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwall_Trail_The_Logistics\"><\/span>Rockwall Trail: The Logistics <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-22.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11837544199\">What to do about the transport between the trailheads on the Rockwall Trail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The distance between the Paint Pots and Floe Lake trailhead is 13km (8 mi) or a 10-minute drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m sure you could charter a taxi to pick you up from one trailhead and drop you off at the other but I wouldn&#8217;t want to know the cost. Presumably&nbsp;a few hundred dollars minimum. Realistically, there are four possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8233\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"come-as-a-group-with-two-cars\">Come as a group with two cars. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave one at the Floe Lake trailhead and the other at the Paint Pots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-friends-with-other-people-on-the-trail\">Make friends with other people on the trail<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask them for a lift back to your car. Plenty of people hike to Floe Lake as a day hike only.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hitchhike\">Hitchhike <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the option I went for and it took me less than a minute to find a ride.&nbsp;<strong>The biggest piece of advice I can give you is to do the relocation before you start the hike.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, when you finish, you can get straight into your vehicle and drive off without the worry of having to find a lift when you&#8217;re smelly, have no energy, and just want a decent meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest mistake I see from most hitchhikers is not looking friendly enough. Remember to smile and look happy. Starting on a weekend did help as the traffic was higher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bring-a-bike\">Bring a bike<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are super introverted and the idea of talking to strangers stresses you out, biking the distance is a great idea. Again park your car at the end of the trail then bike to the start. Hide your bike and pick it up once you finish your backpacking adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11837545399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reserve_the_Rockwall_Trail_for_the_2025_backpacking_season\"><\/span>How to reserve the Rockwall Trail for the 2025 backpacking season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-large has-background\" style=\"background-color:#48bda336;font-size:24px\"><blockquote><p>Reservations for the Rockwall Trail are mandatory\u00a0all summer long. For the summer 2025 they launch on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM,<br>Mountain Standard Time<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8224\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the system opens, all hell breaks loose so make sure you are ready with your dates. The weekend spots are booked out within a few minutes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have two options to book the Rockwall trail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By calling 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). However, I do not recommend it because the reservation lines are notoriously busy and difficult to get through. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directly on the <a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parks Canada website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP: <\/strong>You didn&#8217;t manage to get a booking? Receive a text message when a cancellation occurs. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorstatus.com\/alerts\/canada\/alberta\/banff-national-park\/banff-kootenay-yoho-national-parks-backcountry-camping\/?via=inafarawayland\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/outdoorstatus.com\/alerts\/canada\/alberta\/banff-national-park\/banff-kootenay-yoho-national-parks-backcountry-camping\/?via=inafarawayland\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">register with Outdoor Status<\/a>, pick dates to track, and get notified when a spot opens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-cost-of-hiking-the-rockwall-trail-in-the-2022-summer-season\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cost_of_hiking_the_Rockwall_Trail_in_the_2025_summer_season\"><\/span>The cost of hiking the Rockwall Trail in the 2025 summer season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 types of fees one has to cover to backpack along the Rockwall trail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Backcountry use and camping <\/strong>&#8211; $13.50\/person\/night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online reservation, modification, or cancellation<\/strong> &#8211; $11.50\/reservation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National park admission fee<\/strong>: $10.50\/adult\/day. if you plan on traveling around Canada&#8217;s National parks for more than 7 days I recommend purchasing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca\/en\/decouverte-discovery\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.commandesparcs-parksorders.ca\/en\/decouverte-discovery\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annual Parks Canada Discovery Pass<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11837573599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Campsites_along_the_Rockwall_Trail\"><\/span>Campsites along the Rockwall Trail <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name of the campground<\/td><td>Distance from trailhead\/previous campground<\/td><td>Facilities<\/td><td>Campfire allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helmet-Ochre Junction<\/td><td>5.8 km \/ 3.6 mi<\/td><td>Gravel ground cover, firepit<\/td><td>YES<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Helmet Falls<\/td><td>8.4 km \/ 5.2 mi<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Gravel ground cover<\/td><td>NO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tumbling Creek<\/td><td>12.3 km \/  7.6 mi<\/td><td>Gravel ground cover<\/td><td>NO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Numa Creek<\/td><td>7.9 km \/ 4.9 mi<\/td><td>Gravel ground cover, firepit<\/td><td>YES<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Floe Lake <\/td><td>9.2 km \/ 5.7 mi<\/td><td>Gravel ground cover<\/td><td>NO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Campsites along the Rockwall Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All campsites have access to water (it needs to be filtered before use), outhouses, and bear lockers. There is a <strong>&#8216;take out what you brought in&#8217;<\/strong> policy in the park so don&#8217;t expect any trash cans along the trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_a_dog_on_the_Rockwall_Trail\"><\/span>Taking a dog on the Rockwall Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A nice welcome on the Rockwall trail is the possibility of bringing your dog with you.<strong> <\/strong>Dogs are allowed to stay at campsites but <strong>have to be kept on a leash<\/strong> at all times to limit dog\/wildlife interaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-stay-before-or-after-completing-the-rockwall-trail\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_before_or_after_completing_the_Rockwall_Trail\"><\/span>Where to stay before or after completing the Rockwall Trail <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The two nearest towns close to the Rockwall Trail are Radium Hot Springs and Banff. There is plenty of accommodation to choose from in both places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are traveling around the Rockies you can follow one of my <a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/canadian-rockies-itineraries\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/category\/canadian-rockies-itineraries\/\">Canadian Rockies itineraries<\/a> and incorporate the Rockwall trail into them<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-560592&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-560592&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels in Banff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-571930&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-571930&amp;aid=1188554&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels in Radium Hot Springs<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please support my site by booking your accommodation through the links above. It won&#8217;t cost you anything extra and I will receive a small commission. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#24ad9936\"><strong>TIP:<\/strong> After completing the trail, I recommend treating yourself to either the Banff or Radium hot springs. Your tired body will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-12846078499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_few_packing_essentials_for_the_Rockwall_Trail\"><\/span>A few packing essentials for the Rockwall Trail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8251\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81tfFrtzGFL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:160px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backpack<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For multi-day backpacking trips where I have to carry a tent and food, I use my trusted <strong>Osprey Ariel AG <\/strong>backpack with a 65-litre capacity and its anti-gravity harness system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48YjCLN\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48YjCLN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/  <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/eKZ3Dj\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/eKZ3Dj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61hyVXS-v5L._AC_SL1200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:269px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightweight backpacking tent <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve had the <strong>MSR Hubba Hubba NX<\/strong> for years now and used it on every single backpacking trip I did in the Rockies. So far I have no tears and all the poles are still intact.&nbsp;Grab a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490wIYS\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490wIYS\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tent footprint<\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>too, to prolong the life of your tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/493cxd7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/493cxd7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/rQN9V3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/rQN9V3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71jYUyjo5hL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:99px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleeping pad<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a good night&#8217;s rest after hiking the whole day is essential. <strong>The Sea To Summit Ultralight sleeping pad<\/strong> will not only keep you&nbsp;insulated from the ground, but it will keep you comfy too. My advice is to go with the larger size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490EVMI\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/490EVMI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/5g0WRN\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/5g0WRN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/816pVvFnDLL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:166px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camping stove<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The folding <strong>MSR pocket rocket<\/strong> is my constant companion that provides daily hot meals in the backcountry. For its small size, it is incredibly efficient and it supports a wide range of camping pots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVpNBz\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVpNBz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/GmdxaL\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/GmdxaL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71-K6YfLYDL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camping pot<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies offer pot sets however over the years I noticed that one pot is more than enough to cook a meal or make a hot cup of tea. I have the Sea To Summit Lightweight Aluminium Pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48W80Jg\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48W80Jg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQjo2k\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/ZQjo2k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Q4SrdrvcL._AC_SL1200_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water filter<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The water filtering system is essential to avoid waterborne diseases such as Giardia. I use the lightweight<strong> Platypus GravityWorks.<\/strong> Although the initial cost is higher than other options (e.g. tablets), in the long run, the cost per liter is unbeatable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVqsD3\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tVqsD3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> (Worldwide) \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/zNmAW6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"backcountry.tnu8.net\/zNmAW6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Backcountry<\/a> (US) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/61TVlossveL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:204px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solar lantern<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best gifts I&#8217;ve ever received. The <strong>LuminAid solar lantern<\/strong>&nbsp;is always attached to the outside of my backpack where it recharges during the&nbsp;day. The light it gives is enough to play games in the tent or cook dinner in the evening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get it on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vzyMbW\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vzyMbW\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rockwall-trail-stages-breakdown\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwall_Trail_stages_breakdown\"><\/span>Rockwall Trail: stages breakdown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8248\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11837547299\">Stage 1: The Paint Pots trailhead to Helmet Falls campground<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance:  14.2 km \/ 8.8 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation Gain:  285 m \/ 935  ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: 3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8262\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-17-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8262\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-17-768x1152.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-18.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8260\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8260\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"8263\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-15-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8263\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-15-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-15-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-day-1-Paint-pots-to-helmet-falls-15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ranger&#8217;s cabin near the Tumbling Creek campsite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first section of the trail is quite flat. &nbsp;After crossing the bridge over the&nbsp;<strong>Kootenay River<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll emerge&nbsp;into wide-open areas where ochre, a red substance, can be found in abundance in the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The First Nations communities in the area baked and dried ochre so it could be used as paint for clothes, spiritual ceremonies, and tipis (teepees). The multi-colored Paint Pots are unique, nothing like I&#8217;ve ever seen before and certainly worth some of your time on the trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you enter the forest that&#8217;s it for views, apart from a few old avalanche paths, until you get to the&nbsp;<strong>Helmet Falls Campground.<\/strong>&nbsp;The easy-to-follow path undulates slightly around hilly contours. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raspberries can be found in the bushes that line the trail. Helmet Falls is a beautifully located campsite. It&#8217;s 1km away from the base of the falls which is an extra addition if you&#8217;re feeling adventurous. Helmet Falls is 300m waterfall tall and one of the highest&nbsp;in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11837548499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_2_Helmet_Falls_to_Tumbling_Creek\"><\/span>Stage 2: Helmet Falls to Tumbling Creek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 12.3 km \/ 7.6 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: 3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: 460 m \/  1509 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: 337 m \/ 1105 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8250\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-19-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8250\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-19-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-19-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-19-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-19-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8257\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8257\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-helmet-falls-to-tumbling-creek-17.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage begins with the ascent up to the&nbsp;<strong>Rockwall Pass (2240m)<\/strong>, the first of three major passes on the Rockwall Trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here the route effortlessly glides through alpine meadows where you&#8217;ll receive your first glimpses of the famous Rockwall and the hanging glaciers clinging to its face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of several parts that you&#8217;ll be thankful for&nbsp;walking from north to south as everything is magically placed right in front of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon you&#8217;ll be at Tumbling Creek Campsite, where you can have lunch. If you are hiking this trail for over 5 days this is where you will spend your second night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage-3-tumbling-creek-to-numa-creek\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_3_Tumbling_Creek_to_Numa_Creek\"><\/span>Stage 3: Tumbling Creek to Numa Creek <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance:  7.9 km \/ 4.9 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: 2-3 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: 340 m \/ 1115 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: 684 m \/ 2244 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8240\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8240\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8237\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8237\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-tumbling-creek-to-Numa-Creek-5.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the tumbling creek, the trail continues toward the&nbsp;<strong>Tumbling Pass<\/strong>, the second of the three major passes on the Rockwall Trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here you can admire several glacial lakes that calmly sit below the hanging glaciers. Certainly one of the most beautiful parts of the entire trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick descent follows via many switchbacks and a couple of shallow creek crossings. After not long, the trail descends&nbsp;to Numa&nbsp;Creek where the overgrown path and nearby berry bushes hide bears exceedingly well. Stay cautious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11837549099\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_4_Numa_Creek_to_Floe_Lake\"><\/span>Stage 4: Numa Creek to Floe Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 9.2 km \/ 5.7 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: 3-5 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation gain: 787 m \/ 2582 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss:  306 m \/ 1004 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8230\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Numa-Pass-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8230\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Numa-Pass-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Numa-Pass-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Numa-Pass-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Numa-Pass-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8228\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8228\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately after Numa Creek, the trail is surprisingly flat, before suddenly steep switchbacks transport you through the thick forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, this being your penultimate day your backpack should be a little lighter than at the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you make it to&nbsp;<strong>Numa Pass<\/strong>&nbsp;the views are incredible to both the south and the north. Take a look back at the valley, you&#8217;ve just been at the bottom of. You can see the Tumbling Pass in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve conquered the Numa Pass it&#8217;s not too much further to&nbsp;<strong>Floe Lake<\/strong>. Just a short descent through meadows and sparse forest until you arrive at the most scenic campsite of the entire trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the pads lie close to the shore. There is an incredible cooking area on a peninsula surrounded by rock beaches and the lake. If you leave&nbsp;early from Numa Creek, you will have the whole day to chill out at the lake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cc-m-header-11838227599\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_5_Floe_Lake_to_Floe_Lake_Trailhead\"><\/span>Stage 5: Floe Lake to Floe Lake Trailhead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-background-color has-background\">\n<li><strong>Distance: 10.5 km \/ 6.5 mi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Walking time: 3-4 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevation loss: 693 m \/ 2273 ft<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8226\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8226\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-3.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8223\" src=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-6-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8223\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rockwall-trail-Floe-Lake-6.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After basking in the magnitude of the Rockwall reflecting in Floe Lake at breakfast, start your last day. The trail switchbacks steeply, quickly losing most of the elevation you&#8217;d gained on the previous day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raspberries can be found here, and so can many bears, who are after the same sweet treat. Stay aware and make lots of noise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail then enters the old 2003 burn sector, where new plants and trees are following in their forefather&#8217;s footsteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the&nbsp;path roughly follows Floe Creek there&#8217;s only one chance to refill your water and make the most of it. As there&#8217;s no higher foliage, on a sunny day, there&#8217;s absolutely no shade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail bends and winds along the hilly contours crossing more than one substantial avalanche path. When you cross the bridge at the&nbsp;<strong>Vermilion River<\/strong>&nbsp;you&#8217;re 0.5km&nbsp;from the end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rockwall-trail-3-4-and-5-day-itineraries\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rockwall_Trail_3_4_and_5-day_itineraries\"><\/span>Rockwall Trail: 3, 4, and 5-day itineraries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-day-itinerary\">3-day itinerary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day<\/td><td>Stage<\/td><td>Distance<\/td><td>Elevation gain<\/td><td>Elevation loss<\/td><td>Walking time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Paint Pots to Tumbling Creek<\/td><td>26.5 km \/ 16.5 mi<\/td><td>745 m \/ 2444 ft<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">337 m \/ 1105 ft<\/td><td>6-8 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Tumbling Creek to Floe Lake<\/td><td>17.1 km \/ 10.6 mi<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">1127 m \/ 3697 ft<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">990 m \/ 3248 ft<\/td><td>5-7 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Floe Lake to Floe Lake Trailhead<\/td><td>10.5 km \/ 6.5 mi<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">693 m \/ 2273 ft<\/td><td>3-4 h<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-day-itinerary\">4-day itinerary <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day<\/td><td>Stage<\/td><td>Distance<\/td><td>Elevation gain<\/td><td>Elevation loss<\/td><td>Walking Time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Paint Pots to Helmet Falls<\/td><td>14.2 km \/ 8.8 mi<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">285 m \/ 935 ft<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>3-4 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Helmet Falls to Tumbling Creek<\/td><td>12.3 km \/ 7.6 mi<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">460 m \/ 1509 ft<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">337 m \/ 1105 ft<\/td><td>3-4 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Tumbling Creek to Floe Lake<\/td><td>17.1 km \/ 10.6 mi<\/td><td>1127 m \/ 3697 ft<\/td><td>990 m \/ 3248 ft<\/td><td>5-7 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Floe Lake to Floe Lake Trailhead<\/td><td>10.5 km \/ 6.5 mi<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td><meta charset=\"utf-8\">693 m \/ 2273 ft<\/td><td>3-4 h<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-day-itinerary\">5-day itinerary <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Day<\/td><td>Stage<\/td><td>Distance<\/td><td>Elevation gain<\/td><td>Elevation loss<\/td><td>Walking time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Paint Pots to Helmet Falls<\/td><td>14.2 km \/ 8.8 mi<\/td><td>285 m \/ 935 ft<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>3-4 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Helmet Falls to Tumbling Creek<\/td><td>12.3 km \/ 7.6 mi<\/td><td>460 m \/ 1509 ft<\/td><td>337 m \/ 1105 ft<\/td><td>3-4 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Tumbling Creek to Numa Creek<\/td><td>7.9 km \/ 4.9 mi<\/td><td>340 m \/ 1115 ft<\/td><td>684 m \/ 2244 ft<\/td><td>2-3 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Numa Creek to Floe Lake<\/td><td>9.2 km \/ 5.7 mi<\/td><td>787 m \/ 2582 ft<\/td><td>306 m \/ 1004 ft<\/td><td>3-5 h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Floe Lake to Floe Lake Trailhead<\/td><td>10.5 km \/ 6.5 mi<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>693 m \/ 2273 ft<\/td><td>3-4 h<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:74px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_great_backpacking_trips_in_the_Canadian_Rockies\"><\/span>Other great backpacking trips in the Canadian Rockies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hiking-guide-berg-lake-trail\/\">Berg Lake Trail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/skyline-trail-jasper\/\">Skyline Trail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/hiking-guide-mount-assiniboine-provincial-park\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"733\">Mount Assiniboine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/tonquin-valley-backpacking-guide\/\">Tonquin Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/maligne-lake-paddle-trip-guide\/\">Maligne Lake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/lake-ohara-backpacking-guide\/\">Lake O\u2019Hara<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rockwall is a 54 km relocation hike that starts and finishes on Highway 93, the Banff-Windermere Highway.&nbsp;The trail crosses three alpine passes and takes you past hanging glaciers, alpine lakes, and a massive limestone cliff &#8211; the Rockwall itself. Although it&#8217;s lengthier and tougher than many other backcountry trips in the Canadian Rockies, your &#8230; <a title=\"Backpacking The Rockwall Trail In Kootenay National Park &#8211; The Complete Guide\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/rockwall-trail-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Backpacking The Rockwall Trail In Kootenay National Park &#8211; The Complete Guide\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8256,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[124],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-715","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canadian-rockies-backpacking","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=715"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/715\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30350,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/715\/revisions\/30350"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inafarawayland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}