Barwell Mountain

Near Diamond Valley · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 25 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Barwell Mountain is a 23.7 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 11.9 km each way. The route gains 1,216 m in total and tops out at 1,908 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 9 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Barwell Ridge at 0.7 km, Barwell First Ridge at 1.9 km and Barwell Second Ridge at 6.5 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. At 6.4 km a 0.2 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length: 23.7km; 11.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,216m
Estimated time: 9h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,908m
Lowest point: 1,545m

Elevation profile

1,545 m to 1,908 m

Highest point 1,908 m, lowest 1,545 m, 1,216 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 33% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

28% LTE · 72% 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.

Along the way

7.9 kmMount BarwellSummit · 1,905 m

Good for

Hiking, Mountain biking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.7950° N, 114.5928° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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