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Burn Trail

Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Burn Trail is a 15.7 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 7.8 km each way. The route gains 799 m in total and tops out at 2,162 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 15 minutes of moving time.

Length
15.7km
7.8 km each way
Elevation gain
799m
Estimated time
6h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,162m
Lowest point
1,785m

Elevation profile

1,785 m to 2,162 m
2,1611,785 0 km7.9 km

Highest point 2,162 m, lowest 1,785 m, 799 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 31% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 65% of route

65% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
2.3 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
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0567° N, 116.0165° 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

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