Beyond the Trophy Mountains
From the summit of the Trophy Mountains a number of remote mountain ranges are visible. To the northwest is Garnet Peak overlooking Azure Lake. It is the third highest peak in Wells Gray at 2876 m (9874 feet). It was first climbed by a team led by Hugh Neave in 1974. Access is from Huntley Col from Azure Lake. To the left is Mt. Huntley which we hiked in 2015.
To the north of the Trophy Mountains is Table Mountain, then Battle Mountain. Beyond are the Northern Wells Gray Peaks. The meltwaters from the snow and glaciers are the source of Hobson Lake, the Azure River and Azure Lake which flow into the Clearwater River.
To the northeast are the Premiers Range, part of the Cariboo Mountains. The peaks of this area are the source of the North Thompson River.
To the far northwest Mt. Robson can be spotted 150 km away.
On a clear day there are wide views to the Interior Plateau, the Dunn-Baldy-Raft Range, the Monashees, and the Cariboo Mountains. The hike to the top of Trophy Mountain takes about 3 hours. Bring binoculars or a long lens to observe the rarely visited northern ranges of North Wells Gray, beyond the Trophy Mountains.