Mount Stearn Trail

Near Grande Cache · Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 58 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Stearn Trail is a 15.0 km out and back trail near Grande Cache in Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 7.5 km each way. The route gains 1,045 m in total and tops out at 2,010 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Lightning Ridge Volcano Loop at 5.8 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass the summit of Mount Stearn and a campground. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 15.0km; 7.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,045m
Estimated time: 7h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,010m
Lowest point: 1,007m

Elevation profile

1,007 m to 2,010 m

Highest point 2,010 m, lowest 1,007 m, 1,045 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 35% 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.

Along the way

2.5 kmHorse CampCampground
4.7 kmTree CampCampground
5.0 kmStearn Meadows Camping AreaCampground
7.4 kmMount StearnSummit · 2,013 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.8715° N, 119.1750° 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 3 trails in Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area

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