Alberta · Hiking

Trans Canada Trail

An out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

2.5 mi
round trip
731 ft
climb
4,536 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trans Canada Trail is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs between about 4,280 ft and 4,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 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 4.5 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.

  • NearbySpruce Coulee Trail · Spruce Coulee East · Reesor Hills TCT

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