| 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 |
| Coordinates | 51°05′16″N 115°16′05″W / 51.08778°N 115.26806°W |
| Geography | |
  Grotto Mountain Location within Alberta | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Fairholme Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O3 Canmore |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1859 by [James Hector] |
| 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.