Jake Smith Peak and Red Argillite Peak Routes

Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Jake Smith Peak and Red Argillite Peak Routes is a 13.4 km out and back trail in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 6.7 km each way. The route gains 1,269 m in total and tops out at 2,625 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes five mapped trail junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 4.0 km and 4.6 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches.

Length: 13.4km; 6.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,269m
Estimated time: 8h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,625m
Lowest point: 1,561m

Elevation profile

1,561 m to 2,625 m

Highest point 2,625 m, lowest 1,561 m, 1,269 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 60% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 6.7 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

6.2 kmJake Smith PeakSummit · 2,564 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.2475° N, 114.3533° 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