Bighorn River Trail

Near Nordegg · Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 43 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bighorn River Trail is a 47.4 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone. It runs 23.7 km each way. The route gains 2,322 m in total and tops out at 2,558 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 18 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Bighorn River. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 47.4km; 23.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 2,322m
Estimated time: 18h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,558m
Lowest point: 1,567m

Elevation profile

1,567 m to 2,558 m

Highest point 2,558 m, lowest 1,567 m, 2,322 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 64% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 97% of route

67% LTE · 29% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.8 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, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3898° N, 116.4685° 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 24 trails in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30