Grotto Mountain (via ACC and Hard Route)(edit)

based on 18 tracks & routes | |

DIFFICULT

#69 hike out of 110 in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park |

DIFFICULT

5.3 mi

Distance

1 hrs 39 min

Time

4,449 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a difficult loop trail in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park.

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

DanimalSki 5 years, 3 months ago

Took the Direct Route up and the ACC Route down, both are steady, steep climbs, with reasonably easy trail finding and minimal exposure. The final few hundred metres is over large talus. The ridgetop is wide and comfortable to hike along. We got caught in a short burst of heavy winds and rain on the ridgetop, where there is NO WHERE to get shelter. Check forecasts before your hike to make sure you aren't caught in a thunderstorm up high.

★ ★ ★ ★

hannele 2 years, 4 months ago

★

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perkovicm 4 years, 5 months ago

Grotto Mountain

Enjoyed the ascent, minus the cornices at the top. The descent via the direct route was quite steep and rocky, slipped numerous times and had some meltdowns that froze me with fear. Believe it was due to lack of food the prior day, sleep, dehydration and overall exhaustion.