York Girardi

About this trail

York Girardi is a 4.9 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.4 km each way. The route gains 410 m in total and tops out at 2,007 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Rumhead at 0.3 km, Rumhead uptrail (east) at 2.1 km and Ironstone Lookout Route at 2.2 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 1.5 km and 2.1 km. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Fire Lookout and a lookout tower.

Highest point 2,007 m, lowest 1,597 m, 410 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 29% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.4 kmLookout tower
2. 2.4 kmFire LookoutSummit · 2,010 m

Good for

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

Rankings

• 1in Best moderate hikes near Crowsnest Pass
• 2in Best short hikes in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone
• 2in Best moderate hikes in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone
• 4in Best short hikes near Crowsnest Pass
• 5in Best short hikes in Crowsnest Pass and Castle

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.5930° N, 114.4997° 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

• RumheadModerate · 4.4 km · 373 m gain · 0.0 km away
• North York Creek Plane Crash TrailModerate · 9.4 km · 278 m gain · 1.1 km away
• York with a ForkModerate · 4.8 km · 230 m gain · 1.2 km away
• Boulder DashEasy · 3.5 km · 149 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Ironstone Lookout RouteEasy · 2.7 km · 197 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Back DoorEasy · 3.8 km · 176 m gain · 1.4 km away