12 Mile Coulee Trail System

Near Bearspaw · 12 Mile Coulee

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 42 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

12 Mile Coulee Trail System is a 5.5 km out and back trail near Bearspaw in 12 Mile Coulee. It runs 2.7 km each way. The route gains 116 m in total and tops out at 1,167 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets 12 Mile Coulee Trail System (Middle) at 2.4 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.3 km, 0.9 km and 1.4 km. The map also shows nine separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Twelve Mile Coulee Creek. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.5km; 2.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 116m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,167m
Lowest point: 1,109m

Elevation profile

1,109 m to 1,167 m

Highest point 1,167 m, lowest 1,109 m, 116 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 27% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

1.2 kmStream crossing
1.4 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek, Canyon

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1252° N, 114.2408° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 4 trails in 12 Mile Coulee

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30