Alberta · Hiking

Spruce Coulee Trail

An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

0.6 mi
round trip
280 ft
climb
4,564 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Spruce Coulee Trail is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs between about 4,400 ft and 4,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 200 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 Elkwater, about 4.4 miles east of the trailhead. For camping, Spruce Coulee Campground and Aspen Ridge Group Use Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.

  • NearbyTrans Canada Trail · Spruce Coulee East · Lakeside Trail

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