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Window Mountain — Crowsnest Pass
02:37
5.34km
600m
Hiking
Moderate 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
Highlight • Parking
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 beside the trail provides enough room for several cars. This is the official start point for hikers heading straight up toward the Window Mountain summit—expect a rough approach road and limited signage, best suited for summer and dry conditions.
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Window Mountain Route
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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 and shale to reach the upper bowl. Route-finding is difficult, with faint cairns and bits of flagging, and helmets are recommended due to loose rock. Expect steep grades, shifting terrain, and rewarding views through the mountain’s natural “window” at the top.
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Window Mountain
Highlight • Summit
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” — a natural rock arch just below the top — is one of the region’s most striking features and a favourite photo spot. The final approach is steep and loose underfoot, but once above the arch, a short scramble leads to a wide, open summit ridge. On clear days, you can spot the distant High Rock Range.
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.31 km
2.02 km
Surfaces
5.33 km
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