Back Door

Near Crowsnest Pass · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Back Door is a 3.8 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.9 km each way. The route gains 176 m in total and tops out at 1,609 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Boulder Dash at 0.7 km and Squirrel Sh!t at 1.4 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.8km; 1.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 176m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,609m
Lowest point: 1,467m

Elevation profile

1,467 m to 1,609 m

Highest point 1,609 m, lowest 1,467 m, 176 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6057° N, 114.4997° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30