Windy Point Ridge Lookout Route
An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,409 ft
- climb
- 6,540 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Windy Point Ridge Lookout Route is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 4,370 ft and 6,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,290 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Nordegg, about 21 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Windy Point Ridge Lookout, The Buckle and Talus Peak. Allstones Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Abraham Cove Campsite and Lake Abraham camp are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Windy Point Ridge Lookout Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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