Carson Creek Trail

Willmore Wilderness Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 35 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Carson Creek Trail is a 15.9 km out and back trail in Willmore Wilderness Park. It runs 7.9 km each way. The route gains 555 m in total and tops out at 2,180 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a campground. Much of the route follows Carson Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 15.9km; 7.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 555m
Estimated time: 5h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,180m
Lowest point: 1,642m

Elevation profile

1,642 m to 2,180 m

Highest point 2,180 m, lowest 1,642 m, 555 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 37% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 64% of route

64% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.9 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

3.1 kmCampground

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5032° N, 118.4450° 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 20 trails in Willmore Wilderness Park

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