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Racehorse Peak N2.6Racehorse Peak N1.6 500 m N
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Treadmill Peak Traverse Route

Near Sparwood · Crowsnest Pass and Castle

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 37 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Racehorse Peak N2.6Racehorse Peak N1.6 1 km Open the map

About this trail

Treadmill Peak Traverse Route is a 6.3 km out and back trail near Sparwood. It runs 3.2 km each way. The route gains 1,231 m in total and tops out at 2,762 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets North Racehorse Peak Route at 2.6 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Racehorse Peak N1.6.

Length
6.3km
3.2 km each way
Elevation gain
1,231m
Estimated time
7h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,762m
Lowest point
2,377m

Elevation profile

2,377 m to 2,762 m
2,7612,378 0 km3.2 km

Highest point 2,762 m, lowest 2,377 m, 1,231 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 76% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
1.1 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

  1. 1.7 kmRacehorse Peak N2.6Summit · 2,769 m
  2. 3.1 kmRacehorse Peak N1.6Summit · 2,630 m

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.8172° N, 114.6502° 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 193 trails in Crowsnest Pass and Castle

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