The Chief is the mammoth rock face that towers over Squamish. Though hardly believable from looking at, the summit is an easy two hour hike. In fact there are three peaks, South (First), Centre (Second), and North (Third). Each accessible from the single trailhead. Growing in popularity as the newest brother to the Grouse Grind in Vancouver because there are quite a few stairs and considerable elevation gain.
Incredible views from the topEnjoyable, but very steep hikeFamous rock climbing destinationLots of terrain to wander at the topConvenient trailhead on Hwy 99Busy, but organized trailsDog friendly hiking trailsFree access & free parkingNice campsites at the trailhead
No camping at the top
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Black Tusk Brandywine Falls 
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Cirque Lake Elfin Lakes Garibaldi Lake High Falls Levette Lake Panorama Ridge Ring Lake 
Sea to Sky Shannon Falls The Chief Taylor Meadows The Lions Upper Shannon
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There is a nice campground with over 50 tent sites and a few drive-in sites. This part of the world is somewhat expensive so this is an amazingly cheap option. Officially open April 13 - October 15. If you go outside these dates you just have to walk in from outside the gates and camping is free however there are no services available which means that the washrooms may be locked and no water available (though there is a creek running through the campsite). There are no shower facilities here any time of the year. From Cleveland Avenue and Highway 99 in Squamish (McDonalds is on this corner), drive south for about 2 minutes and watch for signs on your left. You can either park at the Stawamus Chief trailhead or the Shannon Falls trailhead. Both are close to each other but the Shannon Falls is much better for a day hike if you want to see both. Seeing both only takes a few minutes more than hiking just The Chief. If you are planning to camp overnight then The Chief trailhead is better to park as that is where the campsites are.
