Vision Quest Ridge Scramble

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 46 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Vision Quest Ridge Scramble is a 6.5 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.2 km each way. The route gains 887 m in total and tops out at 2,248 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Vision Quest at 0.2 km and Vision Quest Ridge Peak Route at 0.4 km, and passes 11 other mapped junctions. Some sections are steep, rough or exposed. Nearly all of it is mapped as T3 demanding mountain hiking.

Length: 6.5km; 3.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 887m
Estimated time: 5h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,248m
Lowest point: 1,384m

Elevation profile

1,384 m to 2,248 m

Highest point 2,248 m, lowest 1,384 m, 887 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 50% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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)
Views, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2159° N, 116.4757° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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