Carson Pegasus Trail
Near Whitecourt · Central Alberta
Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Carson Pegasus Trail is a 10.4 km out and back trail near Whitecourt. It runs 5.2 km each way. The route gains 168 m in total and tops out at 892 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 10.4km
- 5.2 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 168m
- Estimated time
- 3h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 892m
- Lowest point
- 837m
Elevation profile
837 m to 892 mHighest point 892 m, lowest 837 m, 168 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.2395° N, 115.6804° 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 Loop/Golden TriangleHard · 14.1 km · 277 m gain · 5.1 km away
- Carson Loop/ Golden TriangleModerate · 12.5 km · 275 m gain · 5.1 km away
- Athabasca Ridge LoopHard · 38.5 km · 659 m gain · 5.1 km away
- Polyphemus TrailEasy · 3.9 km · 76 m gain · 6.0 km away
- Athabasca Ridge Loop/ Golden TriangleHard · 18.0 km · 297 m gain · 6.3 km away
- Ridge LookoutEasy · 4.2 km · 63 m gain · 6.8 km away
All 279 trails in Central Alberta
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