Blackrock Mountain

Near Devil's Gap · Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Blackrock Mountain is a 4.0 km out and back trail near Devil's Gap in Ghost Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.0 km each way. The route gains 209 m in total and tops out at 1,777 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Black Rock Mountain Trail at 0.4 km. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for walking.

Length: 4.0km; 2.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 209m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,777m
Lowest point: 1,569m

Elevation profile

1,569 m to 1,777 m

Highest point 1,777 m, lowest 1,569 m, 209 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% 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.

Along the way

0.4 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.3013° N, 115.1652° 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 19 trails in Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30