Racehorse Pass Trail

Near Crowsnest Pass · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 36 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Racehorse Pass Trail is a 12.7 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.3 km each way. The route gains 547 m in total and tops out at 2,099 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Great Divide Trail at 3.9 km, Racehorse Peak Route at 4.6 km and Mount Racehorse Route at 4.6 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Also used for mountain biking.

Length: 12.7km; 6.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 547m
Estimated time: 4h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,099m
Lowest point: 1,728m

Elevation profile

1,728 m to 2,099 m

Highest point 2,099 m, lowest 1,728 m, 547 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 26% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 64% of route

64% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.6 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, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.7816° N, 114.5961° 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

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