Manning Park, Blackwall Peak

Trail · British Columbia

BC's answer to Alberta's larch pilgrimage: the Heather Trail from Blackwall Peak crosses subalpine meadows where alpine larch turn gold in the last weeks of September, with layered Cascade peaks in every direction.

Best for: Larch season without the Banff crowds

Don’t miss

  • Subalpine larch meadows
  • Cascade Mountains panorama
2026 Forecast

Peak: September 15–September 19

Color builds from August 30 · mostly bare by October 6

Color starts: August 30Peak: September 17Bare: October 6AugustDecember

Sampled at Manning Park, Blackwall Peak’s own coordinates and elevation (1954 m) rather than a regional average.

British Columbia is sampled at 235 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. British Columbia is running 14 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Manning Park, Blackwall Peak

The color window runs about 27 days, holding until around September 26. That runs roughly 8 days later than the rest of British Columbia. The 1,954 m elevation accounts for most of the difference.

Manning Park, Blackwall Peak on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Manning Park, Blackwall Peak peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for September 15–September 19 (best estimate September 17). Color starts around August 30 and is mostly bare by October 6.

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