Mount Ward Route

Near Sparwood · Crowsnest Pass and Castle

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mount Ward Route is a 2.6 km out and back trail near Sparwood. It runs 1.3 km each way. The route gains 565 m in total and tops out at 2,551 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Window Mountain Lake and the summit of Mount Ward.

Length: 2.6km; 1.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 565m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,551m
Lowest point: 1,986m

Elevation profile

1,986 m to 2,551 m

Highest point 2,551 m, lowest 1,986 m, 565 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 72% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 30% of route

30% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.9 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 kmWindow Mountain LakeLake
1.2 kmMount WardSummit · 2,510 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.7599° N, 114.6416° 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 193 trails in Crowsnest Pass and Castle

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