Alberta · Hiking

Gorge Creek

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

0.6 mi
round trip: 392 ft
climb: 5,326 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Gorge Creek is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada. It runs between about 5,150 ft and 5,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 24 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Missinglink Mountain, South Volcano Ridge and Little Ware. For camping, Bluerock Campground and Blue Rock Equestrian Campground are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Gorge Creek for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.