Carson Loop
Near Whitecourt · Central Alberta
Trail score 18 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Carson Loop is a 20.0 km out and back trail near Whitecourt. It runs 10.0 km each way. The route gains 483 m in total and tops out at 879 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 20.0km
- 10.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 483m
- Estimated time
- 6h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 879m
- Lowest point
- 779m
Elevation profile
779 m to 879 mHighest point 879 m, lowest 779 m, 483 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 26% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
0% LTE · 100% 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.
Good for
- Hiking, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.2524° N, 115.7929° W.
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
- Eagle LoopHard · 25.9 km · 627 m gain · 4.8 km away
- Carson Pegasus TrailModerate · 10.4 km · 168 m gain · 7.5 km away
- Eagle Loop/Golden TriangleHard · 14.1 km · 277 m gain · 9.4 km away
- Carson Loop/ Golden TriangleModerate · 12.5 km · 275 m gain · 9.4 km away
- Athabasca Ridge LoopHard · 38.5 km · 659 m gain · 9.4 km away
- Golden TriangleModerate · 9.6 km · 197 m gain · 10.0 km away
All 279 trails in Central Alberta
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