Ma Butte Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 60 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ma Butte Route is a 13.0 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.5 km each way. The route gains 1,003 m in total and tops out at 2,353 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Ma Butte. Also used for mountain biking.

Length: 13.0km; 6.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,003m
Estimated time: 7h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,353m
Lowest point: 1,769m

Elevation profile

1,769 m to 2,353 m

Highest point 2,353 m, lowest 1,769 m, 1,003 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 41% 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.

Along the way

6.4 kmMa ButteSummit · 2,331 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.7025° N, 114.4829° 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 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

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