Sentry Mountain Route

Near Crowsnest · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 57 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Sentry Mountain Route is a 14.3 km out and back trail near Crowsnest in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 7.2 km each way. The route gains 1,978 m in total and tops out at 2,415 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 12 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 6.1 km. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 3.3 km, 4.0 km and 5.3 km. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches.

Length: 14.3km; 7.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,978m
Estimated time: 12h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,415m
Lowest point: 1,402m

Elevation profile

1,402 m to 2,415 m

Highest point 2,415 m, lowest 1,402 m, 1,978 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 73% 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.

Along the way

3.4 kmSentry MountainSummit · 2,435 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6146° N, 114.6744° 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 53 trails in Castle Wildland Provincial Park

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