Mount Minos South Ridge Route

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 45 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Minos South Ridge Route is a 13.5 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.7 km each way. The route gains 770 m in total and tops out at 2,211 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets The Diamond Route at 1.9 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass the summit of Mount Minos, a campground and a stream crossing. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 13.5km; 6.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 770m
Estimated time: 5h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,211m
Lowest point: 1,499m

Elevation profile

1,499 m to 2,211 m

Highest point 2,211 m, lowest 1,499 m, 770 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 47% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 78% of route

78% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.5 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

0.2 kmCampground
0.2 kmStream crossing
0.5 kmStream crossing
6.7 kmMount MinosSummit · 2,210 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.6617° N, 115.4076° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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