Bighorn Campground
David Thompson Country
Trail score 28 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Bighorn Campground is a 1.2 km out and back trail. It runs 0.6 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,555 m and 1,567 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 20 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Bighorn Creek. Also used for walking and horseback riding.
- Length
- 1.2km
- 0.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 12m
- Estimated time
- 20min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,567m
- Lowest point
- 1,555m
Elevation profile
1,555 m to 1,567 mHighest point 1,567 m, lowest 1,555 m, 12 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 3% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.6 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, Horseback riding
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- River or creek
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7350° N, 115.5420° 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
- Old Forestry RoadEasy · 5.3 km · 151 m gain · 0.1 km away
- PastureEasy · 4.0 km · 75 m gain · 0.1 km away
- Falls RouteEasy · 1.1 km · 35 m gain · 0.2 km away
- Poplar Ridge TrailEasy · 10.1 km · 275 m gain · 0.4 km away
- YMCA CampEasy · 7.5 km · 204 m gain · 0.4 km away
- Ribbon PassEasy · 7.4 km · 90 m gain · 0.6 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30