5 km away
Lady Mac Summit
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Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
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Grotto Mountain Traverse
Canmore
'Difficult' way up Grotto Mountain with ridge traverse. 4.5 hours return.
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 27˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 10 km, 1349 vertical metres of ascent and 1345 vertical metres of descent.
Description
'Difficult' way up Grotto Mountain with ridge traverse. 4.5 hours return.
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Summit Hike
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