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7.0 miles
Distance
2,005 ft
Climb
-2,268 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-263 ft
Altitude change
7,106 ft
Altitude min
7,388 ft
Altitude start
7,126 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-133.1%
Grade max
122.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,461 ft
Distance flat
Northover Ridge Details
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Riding AreaPeter Lougheed Provincial Park
Canmore, Alberta -
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Local Popularity60 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
Northover Ridge Traverse. Can be done either way. Be careful with slips on snow. The path is not very clear through the gravel flats near either Aster Lake or 3 Isle Lake, or on the moraines above Aster Lake.
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Can be completed in either direction from 3 Isle Lake or Aster Lake.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(50.580140, -115.207930)
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Nearby Trails
- Mount Sarrail Route 1 mile
- Sarrail Ridge Trail 4 miles
- Aster Lake Trail 4 miles
- Sarrail Ridge Trail 5 miles
- Northover Ridge Route 6 miles
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northover Ridge
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Where is Northover Ridge located?
Northover Ridge is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.58014, -115.20793.
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How hard is Northover Ridge?
Northover Ridge is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Northover Ridge?
Northover Ridge has 2,005 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,268 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,106 ft to 9,073 ft.
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Is Northover Ridge a point to point trail?
Northover Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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