Luscar Mountain Scramble

Near Cadomin · Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Luscar Mountain Scramble is a 8.2 km out and back trail near Cadomin in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 4.1 km each way. The route gains 963 m in total and tops out at 2,590 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Luscar Mountain.

Length: 8.2km; 4.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 963m
Estimated time: 6h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,590m
Lowest point: 1,729m

Elevation profile

1,729 m to 2,590 m

Highest point 2,590 m, lowest 1,729 m, 963 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 55% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 9% of route

9% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 3.8 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

4.0 kmLuscar MountainSummit · 2,606 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.9950° N, 117.4267° 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 3 trails in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

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