Bolton / Armstrong Col Route

Near Elkford · Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bolton / Armstrong Col Route is a 3.7 km out and back trail near Elkford in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 121 m in total and tops out at 2,315 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Great Divide Trail at 0.5 km. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.7km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 121m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,315m
Lowest point: 2,277m

Elevation profile

2,277 m to 2,315 m

Highest point 2,315 m, lowest 2,277 m, 121 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.8 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
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.3220° N, 114.7880° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 103 trails in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

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