Livingstone Fire Lookout Trail

Near Crowsnest Pass · Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 69 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Livingstone Fire Lookout Trail is a 20.0 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 10.0 km each way. The route gains 830 m in total and tops out at 2,161 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Thrift Peak. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 20.0km; 10.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 830m
Estimated time: 7h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,161m
Lowest point: 1,422m

Elevation profile

1,422 m to 2,161 m

Highest point 2,161 m, lowest 1,422 m, 830 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 23% 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

9.8 kmThrift PeakSummit · 2,171 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.9035° N, 114.3937° 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 7 trails in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

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