Sleeping Beauty Trail
TRAIL DETAILS
FEATURES: Fantastic view points, Challenging Slope sections
NOTE: Cellular service is available for most of the hike, less at the trailhead.
DIFFICULTY: Hard
DISTANCE: 5.3 kilometres one-way
Time: 3 hours one way
Route Type: Out‑and‑Back
Elevation Gain: 664 kilometres
Community: Daajing Giids
GPS Coordinates:53.261667, -132.215278
SUMMARY
A steep, rewarding climb above Daajing Giids, the Sleeping Beauty Trail leads to the ridge between Mount Slatechuck and Mount Raymond — the mountains whose silhouette resembles a woman resting, giving the area its “Sleeping Beauty” name. This challenging forest ascent offers big elevation, rugged terrain, and sweeping views over Skidegate Inlet, making it one of Haida Gwaii’s most iconic summit hikes.