Camp Ridge Route

Near Maycroft · Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Camp Ridge Route is a 22.3 km out and back trail near Maycroft in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 11.2 km each way. The route gains 1,096 m in total and tops out at 2,160 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Thrift Peak Alt Route at 10.4 km and Livingstone Fire Lookout Trail at 10.7 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Between 6.2 km and 8.1 km a 2.5 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 22.3km; 11.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,096m
Estimated time: 8h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,160m
Lowest point: 1,381m

Elevation profile

1,381 m to 2,160 m

Highest point 2,160 m, lowest 1,381 m, 1,096 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 68% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

95% LTE · 5% 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

5.5 kmStream crossing
6.3 kmStream crossing
10.5 kmThrift PeakSummit · 2,171 m

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.8650° N, 114.2652° 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 7 trails in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

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