South Ghost Peak / Cross Peak Route

About this trail

South Ghost Peak / Cross Peak Route is a 11.3 km out and back trail near Raven's End in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 5.6 km each way. The route gains 1,349 m in total and tops out at 2,628 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Morrowmount Route at 1.2 km, Morrowmount Cross Connector at 1.6 km and Cross Peak Route at 2.7 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Between 5.0 km and 5.3 km a 0.6 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of South Ghost Peak. Much of the route follows Jura Creek.

Highest point 2,628 m, lowest 1,887 m, 1,349 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 70% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.8 kmMorrowcross PeakSummit · 2,510 m
2. 3.5 kmCross PeakSummit · 2,560 m
3. 5.6 kmSouth Ghost PeakSummit · 2,743 m

Good for

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

Rankings

• 24in Best hikes in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1309° N, 115.1812° 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

• Morrowmount RouteHard · 2.4 km · 410 m gain · 0.3 km away
• Old Fort Peak RouteHard · 2.5 km · 598 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Old Fort Peak to Morrowmount RouteHard · 3.2 km · 307 m gain · 1.3 km away
• Exshaw Pass RouteHard · 11.5 km · 894 m gain · 1.6 km away
• Exshaw Ridge ExtensionHard · 4.1 km · 567 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Cross Peak RouteEasy · 1.7 km · 144 m gain · 2.2 km away