Cougar Creek Commuter
Near Canmore · Canmore
Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
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 mHighest 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.
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
- ACA TrailsEasy · 2.8 km · 67 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Policeman's Creek BoardwalkModerate · 7.1 km · 7 m gain · 0.7 km away
- Cougar Creek RouteHard · 13.7 km · 511 m gain · 1.2 km away
- Lady MacDonald TrailHard · 6.6 km · 892 m gain · 1.4 km away
- Montane TraverseHard · 11.7 km · 384 m gain · 1.4 km away
- Banff Legacy TrailModerate · 21.4 km · 158 m gain · 1.4 km away
Town of Canmore open data
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30