Alexander Henry's Trail

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 46 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Alexander Henry's Trail is a 5.2 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 54 m in total and tops out at 1,364 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.3 km. Along the way you pass Whirlpool Point. Much of the route follows North Saskatchewan River. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 5.2km; 2.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 54m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,364m
Lowest point: 1,348m

Elevation profile

1,348 m to 1,364 m

Highest point 1,364 m, lowest 1,348 m, 54 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.6 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

0.0 kmWhirlpool PointViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0037° N, 116.4758° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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