Dasent Peak Route

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Dasent Peak Route is a 21.7 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 10.9 km each way. The route gains 2,227 m in total and tops out at 3,088 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 14 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Resolute Meadow Loop at 4.0 km and Resolute Mountain Route at 7.1 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass the summit of Dasent Peak. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 21.7km; 10.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 2,227m
Estimated time: 14h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 3,088m
Lowest point: 1,434m

Elevation profile

1,434 m to 3,088 m

Highest point 3,088 m, lowest 1,434 m, 2,227 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 78% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 39% of route

39% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 4.4 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 kmDasent PeakSummit · 3,210 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0211° N, 116.6336° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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