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Alberni-Clayoquot

5040 Peak via Cobalt Lake Trail — Kennedy River Woodlands

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Canada

British Columbia

Alberni-Clayoquot

5040 Peak via Cobalt Lake Trail — Kennedy River Woodlands

Moderate

3.5

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109

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5040 Peak via Cobalt Lake Trail — Kennedy River Woodlands

03:53

7.88km

880m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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2.18 km

Cobalt Lake

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Cobalt Lake is a beautiful alpine lake nestled below 5040 Peak, known for its vivid blue water and picturesque mountain backdrop. The lake sits at approximately 1,250 meters in elevation …

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2.89 km

Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut

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The Hišimy̓awiƛ Alpine Hut, perched at 1,350 meters on the slopes of 5040 Peak, is a modern backcountry shelter operated by the Alpine Club of Canada’s Vancouver Island section. Named …

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3.82 km

5040 Peak

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5040 Peak is a fantastic, rugged summit, rising to 5,040 feet (ca. 1,536 m) between Port Alberni and Tofino. The hike to the top is steep and challenging, gaining nearly …

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7.88 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.12 km

739 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

739 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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