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Cougar Creek Commuter

Near Canmore · Canmore

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

500 m Open the map

About this trail

Cougar Creek Commuter is a 2.0 km out and back trail near Canmore. It runs 1.0 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,316 m and 1,337 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
2.0km
1.0 km each way
Elevation gain
21m
Estimated time
35min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,337m
Lowest point
1,316m

Elevation profile

1,316 m to 1,337 m
1,3371,316 0 km1.0 km

Highest point 1,337 m, lowest 1,316 m, 21 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 5% 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, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0896° N, 115.3423° 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 139 trails in Canmore

Town of Canmore open data
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30