Mount Lyall Route

Near Elkford · Beehive Natural Area

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 48 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Lyall Route is a 11.9 km out and back trail near Elkford in Beehive Natural Area. It runs 5.9 km each way. The route gains 1,203 m in total and tops out at 2,947 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours of moving time. It meets Great Divide Trail at 3.4 km and Lyall Beehive Connector Route at 5.2 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Mount Lyall and a stream crossing.

Length: 11.9km; 5.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,203m
Estimated time: 8h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,947m
Lowest point: 1,802m

Elevation profile

1,802 m to 2,947 m

Highest point 2,947 m, lowest 1,802 m, 1,203 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 72% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 41% of route

41% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.3 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 kmStream crossing
5.9 kmMount LyallSummit · 2,950 m

Good for

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

Rankings

3in Best hikes in the Beehive Natural Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.1073° N, 114.6349° 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 8 trails in Beehive Natural Area

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