Cardinal River Campground

Near Grave Flats · Cardinal River Public Land Recreation Area

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 14 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Cardinal River Campground is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Grave Flats in Cardinal River Public Land Recreation Area. It runs 1.8 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,624 m and 1,645 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 60 minutes of moving time. It meets Ruby Loop, Cardinal River Campgroup at 0.7 km and Alexis Loop, Cardinal River Campgroup at 1.2 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass a campground. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.6km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 31m
Estimated time: 60min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,645m
Lowest point: 1,624m

Elevation profile

1,624 m to 1,645 m

Highest point 1,645 m, lowest 1,624 m, 31 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 59% of route

59% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.7 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

0.8 kmCardinal River CampgroupCampground

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8867° N, 117.0408° 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 Cardinal River Public Land Recreation Area

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