Bighorn Trail
Near Smallboy Camp · David Thompson Country
Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Bighorn Trail is a 12.5 km out and back trail near Smallboy Camp. It runs 6.2 km each way. The route gains 247 m in total and tops out at 1,672 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 3.1 km. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 12.5km
- 6.2 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 247m
- Estimated time
- 3h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,672m
- Lowest point
- 1,604m
Elevation profile
1,604 m to 1,672 mHighest point 1,672 m, lowest 1,604 m, 247 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
100% LTE · 0% 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, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.7667° N, 116.8914° 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
- Unnamed TrailModerate · 9.2 km · 440 m gain · 0.0 km away
- Thistle Creek TrailHard · 13.8 km · 483 m gain · 3.9 km away
- Neilson CreekEasy · 3.0 km · 201 m gain · 4.1 km away
- Chimney CreekHard · 30.5 km · 528 m gain · 11.2 km away
- Flap Jack Lake TrailHard · 21.2 km · 507 m gain · 11.7 km away
- Southesk Hiker NorthEasy · 2.4 km · 118 m gain · 12.6 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
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