Rocky Pass
Near Cardinal Divide · Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 40 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Rocky Pass is a 4.2 km out and back trail near Cardinal Divide in Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.1 km each way. The route gains 188 m in total and tops out at 1,979 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 4.2km
- 2.1 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 188m
- Estimated time
- 1h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,979m
- Lowest point
- 1,842m
Elevation profile
1,842 m to 1,979 mHighest point 1,979 m, lowest 1,842 m, 188 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 33% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
100% LTE · 0% 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, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Views
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.8630° N, 117.2771° W.
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
- Cardinal Headwaters TrailModerate · 11.3 km · 271 m gain · 3.5 km away
- Cardinal Divide Ridge RouteModerate · 7.8 km · 214 m gain · 4.0 km away
- Cardinal Headwaters TrailHard · 16.5 km · 293 m gain · 4.4 km away
- Cardinal Pass routeHard · 17.6 km · 600 m gain · 5.1 km away
- Rocky PassModerate · 8.4 km · 351 m gain · 5.1 km away
- South Boundary TrailHard · 153.9 km · 3,503 m gain · 5.2 km away
All 13 trails in Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30