Serendipity Peak to Patterson's Peak Route

About this trail

Serendipity Peak to Patterson's Peak Route is a 4.7 km out and back trail in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 2.4 km each way. The route gains 430 m in total and tops out at 2,705 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.3 km, 0.9 km and 1.0 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. Along the way you pass the summit of Patterson's Peak.

Highest point 2,705 m, lowest 2,482 m, 430 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 38% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmSerendipity PeakSummit · 2,663 m
2. 2.2 kmPatterson's PeakSummit · 2,728 m

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views, Alpine

Rankings

• 4in Best moderate hikes in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.4638° N, 114.7002° 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:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Lineham Peaks RouteHard · 4.7 km · 717 m gain · 3.1 km away
• Cat Creek Knoll RouteEasy · 1.6 km · 192 m gain · 3.2 km away
• Lineham Creek Peaks RouteHard · 12.5 km · 1,537 m gain · 3.2 km away
• Cat Creek Knob RouteHard · 6.1 km · 1,072 m gain · 3.4 km away
• Lineham Ridge RouteHard · 9.9 km · 735 m gain · 3.6 km away
• Serendipity Peak RouteHard · 12.3 km · 1,216 m gain · 4.1 km away