Grotto Mountain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Grotto Mountain
Grotto Mountain from Ha Ling Peak, 2005
Highest point
Elevation	2,706 m (8,878 ft)
Prominence	238 m (781 ft)
Parent peak	Mount Townsend 2820 m
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Geography
Grotto Mountain Location in Alberta
Parent range	Fairholme Range
Topo map	NTS 82O/03
Climbing
First ascent	1858 by Eugène Bourgeau
Easiest route	Easy/Moderate Scramble

Grotto 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.