Castle Rock Route

Near Banff · Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Castle Rock Route is a 5.6 km out and back trail near Banff in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 2.8 km each way. The route gains 946 m in total and tops out at 2,922 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Castle Rock.

Length: 5.6km; 2.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 946m
Estimated time: 5h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,922m
Lowest point: 2,049m

Elevation profile

2,049 m to 2,922 m

Highest point 2,922 m, lowest 2,049 m, 946 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 64% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 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

2.7 kmCastle RockSummit · 2,972 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.3522° N, 115.3163° 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 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