Black Mountain Route
Black Creek Heritage Rangeland
Trail score 43 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Black Mountain Route is a 5.4 km out and back trail in Black Creek Heritage Rangeland. It runs 2.7 km each way. The route gains 249 m in total and tops out at 1,666 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Black Mountain. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 5.4km
- 2.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 249m
- Estimated time
- 2h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,666m
- Lowest point
- 1,454m
Elevation profile
1,454 m to 1,666 mHighest point 1,666 m, lowest 1,454 m, 249 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
100% LTE · 0% 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.
Along the way
- 2.6 kmBlack MountainSummit · 1,669 m
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Summit, Views
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 49.9420° N, 114.1710° W.
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
- Porcupine HillsHard · 12.5 km · 639 m gain · 10.3 km away
- Camp Ridge RouteHard · 22.3 km · 1,096 m gain · 10.9 km away
- Poorcupine HillsEasy · 3.7 km · 91 m gain · 13.2 km away
- White Ridge RouteHard · 13.2 km · 807 m gain · 13.8 km away
- Thrift Peak Alt RouteHard · 11.5 km · 873 m gain · 13.9 km away
- Chaffen TrailHard · 11.9 km · 762 m gain · 14.6 km away
All 1 trails in Black Creek Heritage Rangeland
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30