Idlewilde Mountain Route
Near Boundary · Southern Alberta
Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Idlewilde Mountain Route is a 2.3 km out and back trail near Boundary. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 137 m in total and tops out at 1,948 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Idlewilde Mountain. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 2.3km
- 1.2 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 137m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,948m
- Lowest point
- 1,881m
Elevation profile
1,881 m to 1,948 mHighest point 1,948 m, lowest 1,881 m, 137 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
100% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.0 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
- 1.0 kmIdlewilde MountainSummit · 1,945 m
Good for
- Hiking, Walking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Summit, Views
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.0436° N, 115.4912° W.
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:
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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30