09/01/2026
September 2026 Day and Sunrise Hikes
* Turtle Mountain Day Hike
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Event: Weekday daytime hike
Trail Stats: ~7.4 km round-trip | ~927 m elevation gain
Note: A steep and historic ridge hike above the Frank Slide. Reaching the true summit requires scrambling and careful route-finding.
* Mount Ward Sunrise Hike
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Trail Stats: ~4.8 km round-trip from Window Mountain Lake | ~651 m elevation gain
Note: An early-morning scramble with beautiful sunrise views across Window Mountain Lake and the surrounding peaks.
* Sentry Mountain Sunrise Hike
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Trail Stats: ~8.4 km round-trip | ~1,057–1,080 m elevation gain
Note: A challenging climb in the early-morning darkness, rewarded with sunrise views over Crowsnest Lake.
* Livingstone South Peak Day Hike
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Event: Weekday daytime hike
Trail Stats: ~15.8 km round-trip | ~1,270–1,350 m cumulative elevation gain
Note: A challenging full-day outing featuring excellent ridge walking along the southernmost high point of the Livingstone Range.
* Mount Coulthard Sunrise Hike with ATV Access (optional overnight at dc-3)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Note: We begin before daylight with an ATV ride to the historic DC-3 plane-crash site. From there, we continue on foot through the alpine cirque and climb toward the Mount Coulthard ridge.
* Mount Ward/Window Loop Day Hike
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Event: Weekday daytime hike
Trail Stats: ~10.5 km round-trip | ~1,080 m elevation gain
Note: A rugged loop combining Window Mountain Lake, Mount Ward and the iconic mountain window. Expect steep scree, scrambling and spectacular ridge views.
* Turtle Mountain Sunrise Hike
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Trail Stats: ~7.4 km round-trip | ~927 m elevation gain
Note: Experience the first morning light above the Frank Slide on this steep and memorable sunrise scramble.
* Mount Coulthard Day Hike with ATV Access
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Event: Weekday daytime hike
Note: The outing begins with an ATV ride to the historic DC-3 plane-crash site. From there, we continue on foot through the alpine cirque and climb toward the Mount Coulthard ridge.
* Livingstone South Peak Sunrise Hike
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Trail Stats: ~15.8 km round-trip | ~1,270–1,350 m cumulative elevation gain
Note: An early start leads to incredible morning light and expansive views along the Livingstone Range.
* Sentry Mountain Day Hike
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Event: Weekday daytime hike
Trail Stats: ~8.4 km round-trip | ~1,057–1,080 m elevation gain
Note: A steep west-ridge scramble offering an incredible bird’s-eye view over Crowsnest Lake.
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Please note: All distances and elevation gains are based on mapping data and are approximate. Actual distances and elevation gains may be more or less depending on the route, trailhead access and conditions.
Sunrise outings require headlamps and involve travelling over mountain terrain in darkness. All outings are subject to weather, trail conditions and guide approval.
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