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Ram Lookout Trail

Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Ram Lookout Trail is a 14.8 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 7.4 km each way. The route gains 752 m in total and tops out at 2,141 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Ram Mountain Route at 6.6 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for mountain biking.

Length
14.8km
7.4 km each way
Elevation gain
752m
Estimated time
5h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,141m
Lowest point
1,431m

Elevation profile

1,431 m to 2,141 m
2,1411,431 0 km7.4 km

Highest point 2,141 m, lowest 1,431 m, 752 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% 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, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3208° N, 115.7239° 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 377 trails in David Thompson Country

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