Thunder Mountain Route

Near Crowsnest Pass · Southern Alberta

Hard · Out and back

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

About this trail

Thunder Mountain Route is a 9.6 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass. It runs 4.8 km each way. The route gains 944 m in total and tops out at 2,344 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Thunder Mountain.

Length: 9.6km; 4.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 944m
Estimated time: 6h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,344m
Lowest point: 1,400m

Elevation profile

1,400 m to 2,344 m

Highest point 2,344 m, lowest 1,400 m, 944 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 53% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

45% LTE · 55% 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

4.6 kmThunder MountainSummit · 2,335 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.8736° N, 114.3551° 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 249 trails in Southern Alberta

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