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Vimy Ridge Route

Near Waterton Park · Waterton Lakes National Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 47 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Vimy Ridge Route is a 9.5 km out and back trail near Waterton Park in Waterton Lakes National Park. It runs 4.7 km each way. The route gains 835 m in total and tops out at 2,487 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 1.5 km and 3.2 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches.

Length
9.5km
4.7 km each way
Elevation gain
835m
Estimated time
5h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,487m
Lowest point
2,159m

Elevation profile

2,159 m to 2,487 m
2,4872,159 0 km4.7 km

Highest point 2,487 m, lowest 2,159 m, 835 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 57% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 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

  1. 0.0 kmVimy PeakSummit · 2,385 m
  2. 3.3 kmVimy RidgeSummit · 2,423 m

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.0384° N, 113.8578° W.

Driving directions

Waterton Lakes National Park admission

National park admission required

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Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 63 trails in Waterton Lakes National Park

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