Highlight • Summit
Mount Ernest Ross
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oliviakellis
November 16, 2025
Mount Ernest Ross rises sharply above the Kootenay Plains, offering a steady ridge climb with big views long before you reach the top. The route gains elevation quickly from the Bridge Creek area, pulling you out of the forest and onto an open, rocky ridge with Abraham Lake glowing below. The upper section turns into loose, hands-on scrambling, and most hikers stop at the high point on the ridge rather than pushing to the true summit, which is more technical than it appears.
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7
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8.44km
04:16
980m
980m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 2,360 m
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