Based on mountaineering reports, the distance from the Mount Robson Visitor Centre (near Hwy 16) to the RR col (Rearguard Col, a high-altitude, glaciated saddle on the mountain) is approximately 10 kilometers (roughly 6 miles) one way.
This route involves significant elevation gain, often starting from the valley floor and rising towards the glaciers beneath the summit ridge.
Key Details:
Route Context: The route to the RR Col typically involves hiking through the Robson Meadows/Rearguard area to gain elevation, not a direct flat path from the visitor center.
Roundtrip Distance: Reports indicate that a full trip from the visitor center area to the col and back can exceed 20 kilometers.
Location: The Visitor Centre is on Hwy 16, while the RR Col is high on the mountain itself, above the valley trails.
Note: The "RR Col" refers specifically to the Rearguard Col/col, a key point in navigating around Mount Robson, not to be confused with the 1km interpretive trail immediately behind the Visitor Centre.
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