Hollebeke Mountain Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 44 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Hollebeke Mountain Route is a 23.8 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 11.9 km each way. The route gains 2,057 m in total and tops out at 2,403 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 14 hours of moving time. It meets Mount McCarty Route at 1.4 km, and passes eight other mapped junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 7.7 km and 11.4 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 23.8km; 11.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 2,057m
Estimated time: 14h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,403m
Lowest point: 1,464m

Elevation profile

1,464 m to 2,403 m

Highest point 2,403 m, lowest 1,464 m, 2,057 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 73% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 56% of route

56% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.2 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

9.2 kmHollebeke MountainSummit · 2,221 m
11.2 kmNorth Kootenay Pass PeakSummit · 2,243 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.4144° N, 114.4891° 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 53 trails in Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30