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Window Mountain — Crowsnest Pass

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Window Mountain — Crowsnest Pass

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Window Mountain — Crowsnest Pass

02:37

5.34km

600m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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Window Mountain trailhead and parking area

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The Window Mountain summit route begins from a widened gravel pull-off along Allison Creek Road, where the trail and road intersect. There’s no designated parking lot, but the open area …

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1.77 km

Window Mountain Route

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A demanding and unmarked route climbing directly to the summit of Window Mountain. The trail begins gradually before veering right through brush and grass, then steepens sharply on unstable scree …

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2.55 km

Window Mountain

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At 2,514 metres, the summit of Window Mountain rewards climbers with panoramic views over the Crowsnest Range, Allison Creek Valley, and the surrounding alpine ridges. The mountain’s distinctive “window” — …

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5.34 km

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3.25 km

2.09 km

Surfaces

5.34 km

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Window Mountain — Crowsnest Pass

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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