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Burnt Timber Lookout Trail

Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 26 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Burnt Timber Lookout Trail is a 10.9 km out and back trail in Ghost Public Land Use Zone. It runs 5.4 km each way. The route gains 741 m in total and tops out at 2,306 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Shortcut · Burnt Timber Lookout Trail at 1.9 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Also used for mountain biking.

Length
10.9km
5.4 km each way
Elevation gain
741m
Estimated time
5h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,306m
Lowest point
1,799m

Elevation profile

1,799 m to 2,306 m
2,3061,799 0 km5.4 km

Highest point 2,306 m, lowest 1,799 m, 741 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
5.4 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

  1. 5.1 kmSummit2,300 m

Good for

  • Hiking, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.5251° N, 115.3668° 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

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