Saddle Mountain Route

Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Saddle Mountain Route is a 20.8 km out and back trail in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 10.4 km each way. The route gains 1,433 m in total and tops out at 2,160 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 10 hours 15 minutes of moving time. The map also shows two separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length: 20.8km; 10.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,433m
Estimated time: 10h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,160m
Lowest point: 1,517m

Elevation profile

1,517 m to 2,160 m

Highest point 2,160 m, lowest 1,517 m, 1,433 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 44% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

14% LTE · 86% 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, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Alpine

Rankings

7in Best backpacking trails in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.1430° N, 114.3246° 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 103 trails in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

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