Lynx Creek Campground to Lynx Creek Road Trail
Near Crowsnest Pass · Castle Provincial Park
Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Lynx Creek Campground to Lynx Creek Road Trail is a 8.6 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Castle Provincial Park. It runs 4.3 km each way. The route gains 373 m in total and tops out at 1,941 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.4 km. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 8.6km
- 4.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 373m
- Estimated time
- 3h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,941m
- Lowest point
- 1,711m
Elevation profile
1,711 m to 1,941 mHighest point 1,941 m, lowest 1,711 m, 373 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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.
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 49.5470° N, 114.4971° W.
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
- Lynx Creek Road to Coleman TrailEasy · 2.9 km · 92 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Ironstone Lookout RouteEasy · 2.7 km · 197 m gain · 3.9 km away
- RumheadModerate · 4.4 km · 373 m gain · 5.1 km away
- York GirardiModerate · 4.9 km · 410 m gain · 5.1 km away
- Mount Darrah RouteHard · 21.3 km · 1,478 m gain · 5.5 km away
- Hearts Peak RouteModerate · 5.1 km · 517 m gain · 6.1 km away
All 9 trails in Castle Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30