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Romulus EquestrianRomulus 100 m N
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Romulus Campsite

Near Fortress Junction · Elbow Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Romulus Campsite is a 1.4 km out and back trail near Fortress Junction in Elbow Sheep Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 0.7 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,799 m and 1,806 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. It meets Mount Romulus Route at 0.2 km. Along the way you pass a campground and a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Little Elbow River. Also used for walking and mountain biking.

Length
1.4km
0.7 km each way
Elevation gain
13m
Estimated time
25min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,806m
Lowest point
1,799m

Elevation profile

1,799 m to 1,806 m
1,8061,799 0 km0.7 km

Highest point 1,806 m, lowest 1,799 m, 13 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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.

Along the way

  1. 0.1 kmRomulus EquestrianCampground · 1,800 m
  2. 0.2 kmStream crossing
  3. 0.6 kmRomulusCampground · 1,800 m

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • River or creek, Camping

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.7592° N, 114.9876° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 111 trails in Elbow Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

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