Cache Creek Trail

Near Elkford · Beehive Natural Area

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 62 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Cache Creek Trail is a 4.5 km out and back trail near Elkford in Beehive Natural Area. It runs 2.2 km each way. The route gains 111 m in total and tops out at 1,791 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Oldman River Falls Viewing Area and Oldman River Falls. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 4.5km; 2.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 111m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,791m
Lowest point: 1,705m

Elevation profile

1,705 m to 1,791 m

Highest point 1,791 m, lowest 1,705 m, 111 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.2 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.

Along the way

0.0 kmOldman River Falls Viewing AreaViewpoint
0.0 kmOldman River FallsWaterfall

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Waterfall, Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0515° N, 114.5861° 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 8 trails in Beehive Natural Area

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30