Little Lougheed

On April 29, I summited Little Lougheed, my third peak of 2023.  The name Little Lougheed derives from the peak's connection to the larger and more serious Mount Lougheed.  The trail was a lot steeper than the first two peaks I summited this year. 

The trail starts on the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Road to the left of Spencer Creek.  The first part is a gentle wander through the trees up to the High Rockies Trail.  Then it goes left at a trail junction, crossing a small bridge and following the High Rockies Trail a few hundred meters.  Then it leaves the High Rockies Trail, climbing up to the right.  This steep trail winds up through the forest, going right along a boulder field, then through more forest until it finally breaks out above the trees on a loose scree slope to the summit.