Castle Peak Route

Near Pincher Creek · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 60 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Castle Peak Route is a 21.5 km out and back trail near Pincher Creek in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 10.8 km each way. The route gains 1,290 m in total and tops out at 2,500 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 9 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets North Castle Route at 2.0 km and Windsor Mountain Route at 8.2 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass the summit of Castle Peak. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 21.5km; 10.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,290m
Estimated time: 9h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,500m
Lowest point: 1,432m

Elevation profile

1,432 m to 2,500 m

Highest point 2,500 m, lowest 1,432 m, 1,290 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 72% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

83% LTE · 17% 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

10.7 kmCastle PeakSummit · 2,558 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.3133° N, 114.3086° 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 53 trails in Castle Wildland Provincial Park

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