Bighorn Trail

Near Hinton · Hinton and the Foothills

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Bighorn Trail is a 10.2 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 5.1 km each way. The route gains 144 m in total and tops out at 1,274 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. At 3.8 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.4 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Gregg River. Also used for trail running.

Length: 10.2km; 5.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 144m
Estimated time: 3h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,274m
Lowest point: 1,226m

Elevation profile

1,226 m to 1,274 m

Highest point 1,274 m, lowest 1,226 m, 144 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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)
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.2519° N, 117.3602° 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 163 trails in Hinton and the Foothills

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