ACA Trails

Near Canmore · Canmore

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

ACA Trails is a 2.8 km out and back trail near Canmore. It runs 1.4 km each way. The route gains 67 m in total and tops out at 1,434 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It meets Benchlands at 0.2 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. At 0.2 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.1 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.8km; 1.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 67m
Estimated time: 55min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,434m
Lowest point: 1,401m

Elevation profile

1,401 m to 1,434 m

Highest point 1,434 m, lowest 1,401 m, 67 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% 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.

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0945° N, 115.3381° 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:

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