Syncline Mountain Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Syncline Mountain Route is a 25.3 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 12.6 km each way. The route gains 2,897 m in total and tops out at 2,498 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 18 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets St. Eloi Mountain Route at 4.6 km and Castle Mtn to Lynx Creek Trail at 10.5 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 25.3km; 12.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 2,897m
Estimated time: 18h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,498m
Lowest point: 1,407m

Elevation profile

1,407 m to 2,498 m

Highest point 2,498 m, lowest 1,407 m, 2,897 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 70% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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

2.5 kmMount Syncline First PeakSummit · 2,392 m
4.4 kmSyncline S1Summit · 2,445 m
5.7 kmSyncline MountainSummit · 2,503 m

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.3505° N, 114.4116° 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