Blackstone Gap Trail

About this trail

Blackstone Gap Trail is a 23.2 km out and back trail near Blackstone Gap in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone. It runs 11.6 km each way. The route gains 247 m in total and tops out at 1,782 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Sands Trail at 0.5 km and Blackstone Gap Horse Trail at 0.6 km, and passes seven other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Blackstone River. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 1,782 m, lowest 1,609 m, 247 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmStream crossing
2. 0.6 kmStream crossing
3. 1.0 kmStream crossing
4. 1.6 kmStream crossing
5. 1.8 kmStream crossing
6. 1.9 kmStream crossing
7. 2.2 kmStream crossing
8. 2.3 kmStream crossing
9. 10.5 kmStream crossing
10. 10.8 kmStream crossing
11. 11.5 kmStream crossing

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• River or creek

Rankings

• 7in Best hikes in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.6111° N, 116.5735° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Southesk TrailHard · 24.9 km · 355 m gain · 2.6 km away
• Mons Chungo TrailHard · 30.9 km · 819 m gain · 8.9 km away
• Opabin Creek TrailEasy · 3.2 km · 79 m gain · 10.0 km away
• Opabin Creek TrailHard · 20.5 km · 676 m gain · 11.4 km away
• Southesk TrailModerate · 9.5 km · 261 m gain · 16.0 km away
• Wapiabi Cave TrailHard · 7.2 km · 650 m gain · 16.1 km away