Grassy Ridge Route

About this trail

Grassy Ridge Route is a 6.1 km out and back trail near Elkford in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.1 km each way. The route gains 520 m in total and tops out at 2,140 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Grassy Ridge.

Highest point 2,140 m, lowest 1,638 m, 520 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 37% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.8 kmGrassy RidgeSummit · 1,979 m

Good for

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

Rankings

• 3in Best moderate hikes in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone
• 4in Best moderate hikes in Southern Alberta
• 22in Best hikes in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.9008° N, 114.5660° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Gould Dome RouteHard · 10.3 km · 1,208 m gain · 2.5 km away
• Mount Erris RouteHard · 19.7 km · 2,507 m gain · 4.2 km away
• Great Divide TrailHard · 16.0 km · 635 m gain · 4.4 km away
• Sugarloaf Mtn TrailHard · 16.1 km · 1,014 m gain · 5.2 km away
• DutchOldmanJModerate · 7.2 km · 215 m gain · 5.8 km away
• Fred to ErrisHard · 15.7 km · 870 m gain · 6.5 km away