Bighorn Creek

Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bighorn Creek is a 3.5 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 58 m in total and tops out at 1,691 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Evangeline Peak Route at 0.3 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.5km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 58m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,691m
Lowest point: 1,654m

Elevation profile

1,654 m to 1,691 m

Highest point 1,691 m, lowest 1,654 m, 58 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.8 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, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7462° N, 115.5286° 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 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30