Athabasca Lookout

Near Hinton · William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Athabasca Lookout is a 5.8 km out and back trail near Hinton in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It runs 2.9 km each way. The route gains 471 m in total and tops out at 1,581 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Luge run at 2.7 km.

Length: 5.8km; 2.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 471m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,581m
Lowest point: 1,168m

Elevation profile

1,168 m to 1,581 m

Highest point 1,581 m, lowest 1,168 m, 471 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 38% 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
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4261° N, 117.8182° 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 25 trails in William A. Switzer Provincial Park

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