Cougar Ridge

Near Hinton · Hinton and the Foothills

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Cougar Ridge is a 0.9 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 0.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,078 m and 1,095 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.2 km. Also used for walking and mountain biking.

Length: 0.9km; 0.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 17m
Estimated time: 15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,095m
Lowest point: 1,078m

Elevation profile

1,078 m to 1,095 m

Highest point 1,095 m, lowest 1,078 m, 17 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 6% 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, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3872° N, 117.5794° 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 163 trails in Hinton and the Foothills

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30