Hike Alberta
500 m N
Route preview. The interactive map opens here with terrain, contours and live notices.Open the map

Centre Of Alberta

Centre of Alberta Natural Area

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 53 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

500 m Open the map

About this trail

Centre Of Alberta is a 5.4 km out and back trail in Centre of Alberta Natural Area. It runs 2.7 km each way. The route gains 91 m in total and tops out at 830 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Geographical Centre of Alberta. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
5.4km
2.7 km each way
Elevation gain
91m
Estimated time
1h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
830m
Lowest point
810m

Elevation profile

810 m to 830 m
830810 0 km2.7 km

Highest point 830 m, lowest 810 m, 91 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% 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.

Along the way

  1. 0.0 kmGeographical Centre of AlbertaHistoric site

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Historic site

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.5000° N, 115.0012° 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 Centre of Alberta Natural Area

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30