Rubble Creek Trailhead.
There isn't much to see on the first part of the trail.
After 5.5 kilometers you'll come to a viewpoint at The Barrier, a 455-meter wall of rock which formed when a river of molten lava collided with a glacier following a volcanic eruption nearby.
Fall colours popping, Black Tusk peeking over the ridge.
It's difficult to get lost with the quality signage throughout Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Looking northeast.
Hoary Marmots are common in alpine terrain around here, and you might hear them making the distinct whistling noise that gave Whistler its name.
Gaining some elevation above Garibaldi Lake.
Looking back toward the Tantalus Range.
At the end of the maintained trail, the route to the top of the ridge is obvious.
Black Tusk is one of the more popular hikes in the area.
The view from the ridge at the base of the tusk. Garibaldi Lake and Mount Garibaldi top right.
Looking north from the tusk at Whistler, Blackcomb, and the Spearhead Range.
Descending through the loose volcanic rock of the Black Tusk. Mimilus Lake is visible in the centre and Black Tusk Lake is visible to the left.
Admiring the Tantalus Range while heading back down the mountain.
Make sure to leave enough time for a stop at Garibaldi Lake on the way down.