Alberta · Hiking

Sulphur Springs Trail

A 3.6-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada.

3.7 mi
one way
725 ft
climb
5,477 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sulphur Springs Trail is a 3.6-mile point-to-point route in Alberta, Canada, inside Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone. It runs between about 4,760 ft and 5,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Redwood Meadows, about 13 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Swany's Ridge, Iyarhe Ipan and Ben's Hill. Elbow Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Paddy's Flat Campground and Beaver Flats Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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