Mount Darrah Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 67 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Darrah Route is a 21.3 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 10.7 km each way. The route gains 1,478 m in total and tops out at 2,746 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 10 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Mount Pengelly Traverse Route at 9.4 km, and passes six other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass the summit of Mount Darrah. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 21.3km; 10.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,478m
Estimated time: 10h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,746m
Lowest point: 1,504m

Elevation profile

1,504 m to 2,746 m

Highest point 2,746 m, lowest 1,504 m, 1,478 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 75% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 80% of route

80% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.0 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

10.6 kmMount DarrahSummit · 2,755 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.4976° N, 114.5018° 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 53 trails in Castle Wildland Provincial Park

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