Spades Peak Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Castle Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Spades Peak Route is a 5.3 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Castle Provincial Park. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 261 m in total and tops out at 2,012 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.9 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Spades Peak.

Length: 5.3km; 2.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 261m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,012m
Lowest point: 1,852m

Elevation profile

1,852 m to 2,012 m

Highest point 2,012 m, lowest 1,852 m, 261 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 46% 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

2.1 kmSpades PeakSummit · 2,027 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.4967° N, 114.4099° 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 9 trails in Castle Provincial Park

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