Athabasca Trail
Near South Baptiste · Central Alberta
Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Athabasca Trail is a 11.8 km out and back trail near South Baptiste. It runs 5.9 km each way. The route gains 103 m in total and tops out at 690 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 11.8km
- 5.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 103m
- Estimated time
- 3h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 690m
- Lowest point
- 666m
Elevation profile
666 m to 690 mHighest point 690 m, lowest 666 m, 103 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.7194° N, 113.8619° W.
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
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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30