Athabasca Trail
Near West Baptiste · Central Alberta
Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Athabasca Trail is a 30.5 km out and back trail near West Baptiste. It runs 15.3 km each way. The route gains 432 m in total and tops out at 716 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 9.3 km and 13.9 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 30.5km
- 15.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 432m
- Estimated time
- 8h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 716m
- Lowest point
- 669m
Elevation profile
669 m to 716 mHighest point 716 m, lowest 669 m, 432 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.7619° N, 113.6228° 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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Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30