Commonwealth Traverse Route

About this trail

Commonwealth Traverse Route is a 6.8 km out and back trail near Fortress Mountain Resort in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It runs 3.4 km each way. The route gains 774 m in total and tops out at 2,349 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours of moving time. At 1.7 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.7 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Commonwealth Lake.

Highest point 2,349 m, lowest 1,924 m, 774 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 57% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 3.1 kmCommonwealth LakeLake

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake, Views, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8045° N, 115.3633° 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:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• The Fist RouteHard · 3.3 km · 675 m gain · 0.0 km away
• Commonwealth Lake RouteEasy · 1.0 km · 113 m gain · 1.3 km away
• Tryst Lake to Tent Ridge RouteModerate · 2.1 km · 235 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Commonwealth Ridge RouteHard · 5.3 km · 413 m gain · 1.6 km away
• Mount Smuts RouteExpert · 3.4 km · 587 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Mount Birdwood RouteHard · 3.6 km · 544 m gain · 1.8 km away