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Evan Thomas Pass

Near Fortress Junction · Elbow Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 48 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Romulus Equestrian 2 km Open the map

About this trail

Evan Thomas Pass is a 14.5 km out and back trail near Fortress Junction in Elbow Sheep Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 7.2 km each way. The route gains 586 m in total and tops out at 2,184 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Mount Romulus Route at 0.2 km. At 0.4 km a 0.4 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a campground and a stream crossing. Also used for mountain biking, horseback riding and backpacking.

Length
14.5km
7.2 km each way
Elevation gain
586m
Estimated time
5h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,184m
Lowest point
1,788m

Elevation profile

1,788 m to 2,184 m
2,1841,789 0 km7.3 km

Highest point 2,184 m, lowest 1,788 m, 586 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 94% of route

94% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.4 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

  1. 0.1 kmRomulus EquestrianCampground · 1,800 m
  2. 0.2 kmStream crossing

Good for

  • Hiking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Backpacking, Snowshoeing
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Camping, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.7591° N, 114.9878° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 111 trails in Elbow Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30