Thunder Valley Climbing Trails

Near Crowsnest Pass · Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Thunder Valley Climbing Trails is a 2.7 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 1.4 km each way. The route gains 258 m in total and tops out at 1,655 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. At 0.8 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The map also shows two separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches.

Length: 2.7km; 1.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 258m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,655m
Lowest point: 1,397m

Elevation profile

1,397 m to 1,655 m

Highest point 1,655 m, lowest 1,397 m, 258 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 43% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

72% LTE · 28% 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)

Rankings

5in Best hikes in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.8665° N, 114.3593° 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 7 trails in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

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