Poker Peak Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Castle Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 54 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Poker Peak Route is a 1.3 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Castle Provincial Park. It runs 0.6 km each way. The route gains 204 m in total and tops out at 1,933 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Poker Peak. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.3km; 0.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 204m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,933m
Lowest point: 1,727m

Elevation profile

1,727 m to 1,933 m

Highest point 1,933 m, lowest 1,727 m, 204 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 41% 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

0.5 kmPoker PeakSummit · 1,935 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.4977° N, 114.3972° 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 9 trails in Castle Provincial Park

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