Mount Ptolemy Trail

Near Crowsnest · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 41 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Ptolemy Trail is a 3.5 km out and back trail near Crowsnest in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 105 m in total and tops out at 1,490 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Crowsnest Creek. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.5km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 105m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,490m
Lowest point: 1,441m

Elevation profile

1,441 m to 1,490 m

Highest point 1,490 m, lowest 1,441 m, 105 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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.

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6028° N, 114.6845° 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 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30