Gould Dome Route

Near Elkford · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Gould Dome Route is a 10.3 km out and back trail near Elkford in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 5.1 km each way. The route gains 1,208 m in total and tops out at 2,877 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Between 3.9 km and 4.2 km a 0.5 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Gould Dome.

Length: 10.3km; 5.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,208m
Estimated time: 7h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,877m
Lowest point: 1,787m

Elevation profile

1,787 m to 2,877 m

Highest point 2,877 m, lowest 1,787 m, 1,208 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 80% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 5.1 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

4.8 kmGould DomeSummit · 2,894 m

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.9191° N, 114.5854° 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