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Mount Ernest Ross — Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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Canada

Alberta

Clearwater County

Mount Ernest Ross — Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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Mount Ernest Ross — Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

04:16

8.44km

980m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

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Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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653 m

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Highlight • Natural

Stretching across the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies near Abraham Lake, the Kiska/Willson PLUZ is a vast multi-use backcountry area open to hikers, equestrians, and OHVs on designated trails. …

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1.57 km

Mount Ernest Ross Route

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The trail up Mount Ernest Ross wastes no time—within the first kilometre you’re already grinding up a brutally steep slope that touches a 37% incline, one of the sharpest starts …

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4.08 km

Mount Ernest Ross

Highlight • Summit

Mount Ernest Ross rises sharply above the Kootenay Plains, offering a steady ridge climb with big views long before you reach the top. The route gains elevation quickly from the …

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8.44 km

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8.40 km

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8.40 km

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