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Ice Climb Trail

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 27 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Ice Climb Trail is a 2.4 km out and back trail in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 96 m in total and tops out at 1,484 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
2.4km
1.2 km each way
Elevation gain
96m
Estimated time
50min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,484m
Lowest point
1,412m

Elevation profile

1,412 m to 1,484 m
1,4841,412 0 km1.2 km

Highest point 1,484 m, lowest 1,412 m, 96 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% 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.

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running
  • Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0199° N, 116.4523° 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 14 trails in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve

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