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Forbidden Peak Summit Traditional Cache

Hidden : 9/17/2023
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The Forbidden Peak Summit Cairn


The Forbidden Paek Summit geocache is located at an amazing viewpoint high above the Clearwater River. Travel to the geocache location involves a significant amount of time (12 - 15 hours) and energy (roughly 70 km RT from the Cutoff Creek TH). Careful preparation for a long bike / hike day or overnight camp are essential for this trip. Don't forget the bear spray as there is a resident grizzly hanging out along the Forbidden Creek Trail.

View to the East Along the Clearwater River


On our trip into the area we rode our bikes to CC6, set up tents, before heading on the roughly 25 km RT with 1400 metres of elevation to the Forbidden summit. We were thankful for the tent and enjoyed the overnight at CC6. The Forbidden Creek Trail west has roughly 18 fords in the first 6 km west, before the trail wasn't impacted by the 2013 rain event that hit the area. The drainage up to the Forbidden Ridge is loaded with boulders and the last few hundred meters to the top full of treadmill scree. The summit views on the ridge into Banff Park and back east to Forty Mile Patrol Cabin will really pay off for those with the time and energy to make the summit ridge.

View to the NW


If you enjoy the true backcountry experience, then this is a geocache for you. Now Internet trip reports have this posted as a 70 km RT day trip for fit parties (good luck if you're able to do it) as a day trip, but I suspect that plans for an overnight at CC6 might be the better option. After all why make it an endurance contest, instead of a pleasant backcountry experience!

The South Drain Approach


If you plan on checking out these two rather distant summits be sure to take adequate food, hydration (plenty of water sources along the way until three km before the Forbidden drainage) and of course the bear spray.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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