Alberta · Hiking

Indian Oils

An out-and-back trail, 5.3 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

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5.3 mi
round trip: 3,083 ft
climb: 6,163 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Indian Oils is an out-and-back trail, 5.3 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Sheep River Provincial Park. It runs between about 5,120 ft and 6,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,930 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. Peaks within about 3 miles include Indian Oils Hill 4, Mount Hoffman and Hoffman Hill. Indian Oils Waterfalls and Sheep River Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Bluerock Campground and Blue Rock Equestrian Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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Indian Oils Hill 4

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Conditions and forecast

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