Ward / Allison Route

Near Sparwood · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 43 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ward / Allison Route is a 2.1 km out and back trail near Sparwood in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.1 km each way. The route gains 145 m in total and tops out at 2,015 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.2 km. Between 10 m and 0.2 km a 0.5 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Window Mountain Lake. Also used for walking.

Length: 2.1km; 1.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 145m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,015m
Lowest point: 1,937m

Elevation profile

1,937 m to 2,015 m

Highest point 2,015 m, lowest 1,937 m, 145 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 54% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 92% of route

92% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.1 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

0.6 kmWindow Mountain LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.7649° N, 114.6320° 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 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

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