Mount Darrah S3 Route

Near Corbin · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Darrah S3 Route is a 8.4 km out and back trail near Corbin in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 4.2 km each way. The route gains 826 m in total and tops out at 2,468 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Mount Darrah S2 Route at 4.1 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Mount Darrah S3.

Length: 8.4km; 4.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 826m
Estimated time: 5h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,468m
Lowest point: 1,652m

Elevation profile

1,652 m to 2,468 m

Highest point 2,468 m, lowest 1,652 m, 826 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 74% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 61% of route

50% LTE · 11% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.6 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

4.1 kmMount Darrah S3Summit · 2,560 m

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.4540° N, 114.5623° 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