Athabasca Ridge Loop

Near Whitecourt · Central Alberta

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 28 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Athabasca Ridge Loop is a 38.5 km out and back trail near Whitecourt. It runs 19.3 km each way. The route gains 659 m in total and tops out at 831 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 11 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Between 15.8 km and 15.9 km a 50 m alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 38.5km; 19.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 659m
Estimated time: 11h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 831m
Lowest point: 742m

Elevation profile

742 m to 831 m

Highest point 831 m, lowest 742 m, 659 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.1932° N, 115.6883° 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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All 279 trails in Central Alberta

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30