Cardinal Divide Ridge Route

Near Cardinal Divide · Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 72 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Cardinal Divide Ridge Route is a 7.8 km out and back trail near Cardinal Divide in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 3.9 km each way. The route gains 214 m in total and tops out at 2,207 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Cardinal Divide Ridge. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.8km; 3.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 214m
Estimated time: 2h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,207m
Lowest point: 2,020m

Elevation profile

2,020 m to 2,207 m

Highest point 2,207 m, lowest 2,020 m, 214 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% 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.

Along the way

3.8 kmCardinal Divide RidgeSummit · 2,187 m

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8948° N, 117.2476° 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 3 trails in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

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