Chaffen Ridge to Chaffen Peak Rotue

Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 62 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Chaffen Ridge to Chaffen Peak Rotue is a 17.6 km out and back trail in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 8.8 km each way. The route gains 944 m in total and tops out at 2,217 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Chaffen Peak Route at 8.4 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass the summit of Chaffen Peak. Much of the route follows White Creek.

Length: 17.6km; 8.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 944m
Estimated time: 7h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,217m
Lowest point: 1,498m

Elevation profile

1,498 m to 2,217 m

Highest point 2,217 m, lowest 1,498 m, 944 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 42% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 46% of route

46% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 4.7 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

6.4 kmChaffen RidgeSummit · 2,166 m
8.7 kmChaffen PeakSummit · 2,224 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.9792° N, 114.4032° 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 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

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