Fording Mountain Trail

Near Ogre Canyon · Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

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

About this trail

Fording Mountain Trail is a 13.1 km out and back trail near Ogre Canyon in Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.6 km each way. The route gains 1,222 m in total and tops out at 2,087 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Folding Mountain.

Length: 13.1km; 6.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,222m
Estimated time: 8h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,087m
Lowest point: 1,180m

Elevation profile

1,180 m to 2,087 m

Highest point 2,087 m, lowest 1,180 m, 1,222 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 57% 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

6.5 kmFolding MountainSummit · 2,117 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.2402° N, 117.7845° 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 13 trails in Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone

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