Record SL-673068 · Wikidata Q5610805
Grotto Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,706
m
8,878 ft
Prominence
238 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.0879° N,
115.2676° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGrotto Mountain is a mountain located in the Bow River valley, across from Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is a popular hiking spot among locals and is home to the Rat's Nest Cave. The mountain was named for a grotto-like cave within it. There are two main scrambling routes: Northwest Variation - from the ACC clubhouse, ascends the northwest side of the mountain on a good hiking trail. At tree line, the trail narrows to the false summit. From there, it is a gradual ascent to the summit with brief stints of scrambling but mostly hiking. Direct route. Ascends directly under the summit. Shorter but more arduous.
First ascent
Date
1858
Eugène Bourgeau
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grotto Mountain N1.9 | 2,620 m | N 18° | 1.9 km |
| Gap Peak | 2,517 m | E 85° | 3.3 km |
| Cougar Peak | 2,644 m | N 9° | 4.1 km |
| Mount Fable | 2,702 m | NE 42° | 4.4 km |
| Anklebiter Ridge | 2,131 m | E 99° | 4.5 km |