Windy Point Ridge Lookout Route

About this trail

Windy Point Ridge Lookout Route is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 681 m in total and tops out at 2,010 m. Hike Alberta rates it expert. Allow about 5 hours of moving time. Along the way you pass Abraham Lake, the summit of Windy Point Ridge Lookout and Windy Point Ridge Trailhead. Expect scrambling and exposure; this is mountain terrain. Nearly all of it is mapped as T4 alpine hiking. Also used for scrambling.

Highest point 2,010 m, lowest 1,335 m, 681 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 70% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmWindy Point Ridge TrailheadViewpoint
2. 0.0 kmAbraham LakeLake
3. 1.7 kmWindy Point Ridge LookoutSummit · 2,060 m

Good for

• Hiking, Scrambling
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake, Summit, Views

Rankings

• 2in Best short hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 2in Best summit hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 3in Best short hikes in David Thompson Country
• 3in Best hard hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 3in Best hikes with views in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2552° N, 116.3931° 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

• Hoodoo Creek TrailModerate · 3.8 km · 354 m gain · 2.7 km away
• Abraham Mountain RouteHard · 10.3 km · 1,704 m gain · 3.7 km away
• Mount Michener RouteHard · 5.9 km · 1,156 m gain · 3.8 km away
• Allstones Creek TrailEasy · 2.5 km · 79 m gain · 4.1 km away
• Headwaters Trail NorthHard · 40.0 km · 1,968 m gain · 4.1 km away
• Allstones Lake TrailEasy · 2.4 km · 82 m gain · 5.7 km away