Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake
~2 days · 23.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake is known for
Section 2 of Sunshine Coast Trail is an official 41 km point-to-point section from Rieveley Pond Hut to Confederation Lake Hut.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 614 ft to 7,083 ft over 23.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.9 mi · 42%
- Downhill 9.1 mi · 38%
- Flat 4.6 mi · 20%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake scores 31/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake take?
Most backpackers hike the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 23.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake?
The Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 2: Rieveley Pond to Confederation Lake climbs roughly 7,861 ft total — about 329 ft per mile, topping out near 2,192 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.