Wildhorse Ridge Route

About this trail

Wildhorse Ridge Route is a 5.5 km loop trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. The route gains 772 m in total and tops out at 2,243 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Less Scree at 1.5 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Between 3.4 km and 5.1 km a 1.8 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 the summit of Wildhorse Ridge.

Highest point 2,243 m, lowest 1,532 m, 772 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 70% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.9 kmWildhorse RidgeSummit · 2,270 m

Good for

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

Rankings

• 3in Best loop hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 5in Best loop hikes in Southern Alberta
• 14in Best summit hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.6690° N, 115.4275° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Labyrinth Mountain RouteHard · 12.0 km · 634 m gain · 1.0 km away
• Mount Minos South Ridge RouteHard · 13.5 km · 770 m gain · 1.6 km away
• The Diamond RouteHard · 16.6 km · 1,445 m gain · 2.0 km away
• Mount Minos RouteModerate · 7.4 km · 664 m gain · 2.6 km away
• Maze Peak RouteHard · 6.8 km · 872 m gain · 3.8 km away
• Panther Corners TrailModerate · 5.6 km · 107 m gain · 6.6 km away