Morrowmount Route

About this trail

Morrowmount Route is a 2.4 km loop trail near Raven's End in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. The route gains 410 m in total and tops out at 2,510 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets South Ghost Peak / Cross Peak Route at 0.6 km, Morrowmount Cross Connector at 1.2 km and Old Fort Peak to Morrowmount Route at 1.4 km. At the start a 0.3 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Morrowmount.

Highest point 2,510 m, lowest 2,098 m, 410 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 65% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.3 kmMorrowmountSummit · 2,528 m

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views, River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

• 10in Best loop hikes in the Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1339° N, 115.1807° 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:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• South Ghost Peak / Cross Peak RouteHard · 11.3 km · 1,349 m gain · 0.3 km away
• Old Fort Peak RouteHard · 2.5 km · 598 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Old Fort Peak to Morrowmount RouteHard · 3.2 km · 307 m gain · 1.5 km away
• Exshaw Pass RouteHard · 11.5 km · 894 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Cross Peak RouteEasy · 1.7 km · 144 m gain · 1.9 km away
• Exshaw Ridge ExtensionHard · 4.1 km · 567 m gain · 2.0 km away