Alpaca Peak (via Zupjok)

Yale, BC, Canada
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Roundtrip: 20.0km
Elevation gain: 895m
High point: 2073m
Time needed: 9 hours
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DIRECTIONS: From Vancouver: Drive east on Hwy #1 to Hope (160Km). Take Coquihalla Hwy (Hwy #5) and drive north for ~20Km. After you go through the avalanche tunnel, drive for 3Km and take exit 217. Drive through the small tunnel to get to the other side of the highway.create
SUMMARY: Cumulative elevation gain for this trail is 1770m. The trailhead is located on the very west of the truck stop. It is marked by a 50cmx50cm white warning sign fixed on a tree (1200m). The trail follows a road for about 2.25Km. At elevation 1340m, routefinding starts. Your destination is to find the beginning of the ridge. There is no trail but many ribbons can be seen. If you have no luck finding the ribbons, head west and zigzag north and south. If still no luck, head towards the steep slope of Zupjok but don't go over them. When the steep section become visible or noticeable from the slope (about altitude 1450m), contour towards west till you hit the ridge. The ridge should be more defined at that altitude and can be recognized easier. You may also use compass to confirm your location. Once you are on the ridge, you must see the ribbons. Keep orienting yourself by following the ridge line. Your first peak is Zupjok. Continue along the ridge to Llama and Alpaca going over several smaller bumps. Alpaca Peak is connected via a ridge to Vicuna Peak which looks like a shark fin.create
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