CanadaAlbertaVolcano Peak

Volcano Peak

Mountain in Alberta · 2,554 m

2,554 m
Elevation
45 m
Prominence
7.0 km
Hike length one way
50.8867, -115.0742
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Volcano Peak

7.0 km
one way
1,074 m
of ascent
5 h 28 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,493 m7.0 km · 2,554 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
7.0 km on foot · ↑ 1,074 m · about 5 h 28 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Wedge Pound Parking Lot
parking · west of the peak
about 7.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Evan-Thomas Trail Head Parking
parking · west of the peak
about 7.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Volcano Peak?

Volcano Peak is 2,554 m above sea level and lies in Alberta. Its prominence is 45 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Volcano Peak?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 7.0 km one way with 1,074 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 28 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Volcano Peak?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — 7.0 km on foot · ↑ 1,074 m · about 5 h 28 min round trip. Alternative: Wedge Pound Parking Lot (west of the peak) (about 7.1 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Volcano Peak in Conquer?

Yes — Volcano Peak is one of 12,621 peaks in Canada in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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