Carrot Peak Route

About this trail

Carrot Peak Route is a 26.2 km out and back trail near Devil's Gap in Banff National Park. It runs 13.1 km each way. The route gains 1,245 m in total and tops out at 2,788 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 10 hours of moving time. It meets Orient Point Route at 0.5 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 9.2 km and 12.7 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Carrot Peak. Much of the route follows South Ghost River. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 2,788 m, lowest 1,601 m, 1,245 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 62% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 13.0 kmCarrot PeakSummit · 2,735 m

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views, River or creek, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2235° N, 115.1392° 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:

• Banff trail conditions
• Banff closures and bulletins
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Association to End RouteModerate · 3.2 km · 229 m gain · 3.2 km away
• End Mountain Alt RouteHard · 2.3 km · 517 m gain · 3.7 km away
• End Mountain RouteExpert · 26.8 km · 1,275 m gain · 3.8 km away
• Association to End RouteHard · 5.3 km · 727 m gain · 4.8 km away
• Ghost River RoadEasy · 5.5 km · 39 m gain · 6.1 km away
• Butterhole RouteEasy · 4.3 km · 165 m gain · 6.9 km away