Monad Peak Route

Near Elkford · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 43 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Monad Peak Route is a 22.7 km out and back trail near Elkford in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 11.4 km each way. The route gains 1,379 m in total and tops out at 2,540 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 10 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Monola Peak Route at 4.1 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 5.2 km and 7.2 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 22.7km; 11.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,379m
Estimated time: 10h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,540m
Lowest point: 1,871m

Elevation profile

1,871 m to 2,540 m

Highest point 2,540 m, lowest 1,871 m, 1,379 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 69% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 11.4 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

6.3 kmMonad PeakSummit · 2,552 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.1172° N, 114.4700° 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