Alberta · Hiking

Widowmaker Trail

An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.3 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada.

1.1 mi
round trip
532 ft
climb
4,410 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Widowmaker Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.3 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Bow Valley Provincial Park. It runs between about 4,340 ft and 4,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Kananaskis Village, about 10 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Horton Hill, Horton Ridge and McConnell Ridge. For camping, Stoney Creek Group Use and Canoe Meadows Tent 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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