Area 51

Near Diamond Valley · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 27 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Area 51 is a 8.6 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 4.3 km each way. The route gains 408 m in total and tops out at 1,720 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Log Hopper at 2.7 km, Barbie at 3.9 km and Whiskey Jack Trail Access at 4.1 km, and passes one other mapped junction.

Length: 8.6km; 4.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 408m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,720m
Lowest point: 1,383m

Elevation profile

1,383 m to 1,720 m

Highest point 1,720 m, lowest 1,383 m, 408 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 42% 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

3.8 kmWhiskey MountainSummit · 1,701 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8096° N, 114.5680° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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