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Notable viewpoint · Cariboo Regional, British Columbia

Scimitar Glacier

Scimitar Glacier is a viewpoint in Cariboo Regional, British Columbia.

Scimitar Glacier: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Scimitar Glacier

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Scimitar Glacier — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.42483, -125.26346. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Scimitar Glacier

    • Chaos Glacier · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tiedemann · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Asperity Mountain · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Unicorn Mountain · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Bravo Glacier · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Spearman Peak · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mount Munday · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mount Bell · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Remote Glacier · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Franklin Glacier · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Merlon Mountain · viewpoint · Strathcona Regional · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Jubilee Glacier · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Klinaklini Canyon · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Whitesaddle Mountain · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Blackhorn Mountain · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Razorback Mountain · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Klinaklini Glacier · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Fang Peak · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~63 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Scimitar Glacier

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Scimitar Glacier

    • Chaos Glacier · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Mount Tiedemann · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~5 km · Must-see
    • Asperity Mountain · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~6 km · Must-see
    • Unicorn Mountain · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Bravo Glacier · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Spearman Peak · viewpoint · Cariboo Regional · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mount Munday · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mount Bell · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Remote Glacier · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Franklin Glacier · viewpoint · Regional District of Mount Waddington · ~20 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Scimitar Glacier yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Scimitar Glacier?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Scimitar Glacier?

    Nearby: Chaos Glacier (viewpoint, 2 km), Mount Tiedemann (viewpoint, 5 km), Asperity Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km), Unicorn Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Bravo Glacier (viewpoint, 9 km), Spearman Peak (viewpoint, 9 km).

    Is Scimitar Glacier worth visiting?

    Scimitar Glacier is listed as a notable viewpoint in British Columbia on Spotwander.