Athabascka tower trail
Near Entrance · William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Trail score 31 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Athabascka tower trail is a 1.7 km out and back trail near Entrance in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It runs 0.9 km each way. The route gains 131 m in total and tops out at 1,578 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 1.7km
- 0.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 131m
- Estimated time
- 55min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,578m
- Lowest point
- 1,448m
Elevation profile
1,448 m to 1,578 mHighest point 1,578 m, lowest 1,448 m, 131 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 23% 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, Walking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.4124° N, 117.7822° 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:
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