Ironstone Lookout Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ironstone Lookout Route is a 2.7 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.4 km each way. The route gains 197 m in total and tops out at 2,011 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Rumhead at 1.0 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Fire Lookout and a lookout tower. Also used for walking.

Length: 2.7km; 1.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 197m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,011m
Lowest point: 1,843m

Elevation profile

1,843 m to 2,011 m

Highest point 2,011 m, lowest 1,843 m, 197 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 33% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 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

1.3 kmLookout tower
1.3 kmFire LookoutSummit · 2,010 m
1.4 kmIronstone Fire LookoutLookout tower

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.5816° N, 114.5077° 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 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

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