Morning Glory Towers Route

Near Devil's Gap · Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 46 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Morning Glory Towers Route is a 3.0 km out and back trail near Devil's Gap in Ghost Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.5 km each way. The route gains 304 m in total and tops out at 1,820 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Kolbassa Tower.

Length: 3.0km; 1.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 304m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,820m
Lowest point: 1,515m

Elevation profile

1,515 m to 1,820 m

Highest point 1,820 m, lowest 1,515 m, 304 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 47% 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

1.3 kmKolbassa TowerSummit · 1,788 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2849° N, 115.1622° 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 19 trails in Ghost Public Land Use Zone

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