Mount Barwell Route

Near Diamond Valley · Fisher Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 44 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Barwell Route is a 7.6 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in Fisher Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 3.8 km each way. The route gains 515 m in total and tops out at 1,547 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 3 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Barwell Mountain at 0.6 km, Fisher Trail West at 2.9 km and Cow Pie at 3.0 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass a campground and a stream crossing.

Length: 7.6km; 3.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 515m
Estimated time: 3h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,547m
Lowest point: 1,424m

Elevation profile

1,424 m to 1,547 m

Highest point 1,547 m, lowest 1,424 m, 515 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

0.0 kmFisher CreekCampground
2.7 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.7916° N, 114.5866° 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 1 trails in Fisher Creek Provincial Recreation Area

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