Spionkop Route

Near Twin Butte · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 25 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Spionkop Route is a 11.3 km out and back trail near Twin Butte in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 5.7 km each way. The route gains 495 m in total and tops out at 2,143 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Spionkop Creek.

Length: 11.3km; 5.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 495m
Estimated time: 4h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,143m
Lowest point: 1,690m

Elevation profile

1,690 m to 2,143 m

Highest point 2,143 m, lowest 1,690 m, 495 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 30% 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.

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.2248° N, 114.0417° 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