Victoria Ridge Route

Near Pincher Creek · Castle Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Victoria Ridge Route is a 23.0 km out and back trail near Pincher Creek in Castle Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 11.5 km each way. The route gains 1,083 m in total and tops out at 2,505 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 9.9 km. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 2.6 km, 6.8 km and 8.6 km. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Victoria Ridge. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 23.0km; 11.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,083m
Estimated time: 8h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,505m
Lowest point: 1,561m

Elevation profile

1,561 m to 2,505 m

Highest point 2,505 m, lowest 1,561 m, 1,083 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 40% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

11% LTE · 89% 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

11.4 kmVictoria RidgeSummit · 2,530 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.3071° N, 114.0910° 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