Livingstone

About this trail

Livingstone is a 21.6 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 10.8 km each way. The route gains 645 m in total and tops out at 1,892 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Back Door at 2.7 km, Boulder Dash at 2.8 km and York with a Fork at 3.4 km, and passes eight other mapped junctions. Six side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.3 km, 2.4 km, 3.1 km and further on. The map also shows 11 separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 1,892 m, lowest 1,396 m, 645 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.7 kmNorth York Creek Plane Crash TrailheadTrailhead
2. 3.1 kmStream crossing
3. 6.3 kmStream crossing

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

• 4in Best backpacking trails near Crowsnest Pass
• 4in Best backpacking trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone
• 8in Best backpacking trails in Crowsnest Pass and Castle
• 15in Best hard hikes near Crowsnest Pass

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6261° N, 114.5029° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Sweet DuanageEasy · 2.3 km · 85 m gain · 0.7 km away
• School of RockEasy · 3.9 km · 212 m gain · 0.7 km away
• Squirrel Sh!tEasy · 2.8 km · 121 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Miner's PathEasy · 1.0 km · 35 m gain · 1.3 km away
• Crowsnest Community TrailModerate · 9.0 km · 113 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Big Bear DownModerate · 3.6 km · 247 m gain · 1.7 km away