Hat Mountain Route

About this trail

Hat Mountain Route is a 17.7 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 8.9 km each way. The route gains 1,175 m in total and tops out at 2,316 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Willson Peak Route at 0.3 km and The Hat at 2.0 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for horseback riding.

Highest point 2,316 m, lowest 1,742 m, 1,175 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 40% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 4.8 kmHat MountainSummit · 2,293 m

Good for

• Hiking, Horseback riding
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Views, Alpine

Rankings

• 12in Best hard hikes in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
• 13in Best hikes with views in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
• 16in Best hikes in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7607° N, 115.5482° 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

• Evangeline Peak RouteHard · 14.6 km · 1,215 m gain · 1.9 km away
• Bighorn CreekEasy · 3.5 km · 58 m gain · 2.1 km away
• Bighorn Falls/Evangeline Peak RouteEasy · 1.8 km · 52 m gain · 2.2 km away
• Poplar Peak RouteHard · 9.3 km · 617 m gain · 2.2 km away
• WaterslideEasy · 3.2 km · 65 m gain · 2.5 km away
• YMCA CampEasy · 7.5 km · 204 m gain · 2.8 km away