D. Thompson Ldg. Trail

About this trail

D. Thompson Ldg. Trail is a 2.1 km loop trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. The route gains 50 m in total and tops out at 1,383 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It meets Little Indian Falls Trail at 0.6 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. At 1.4 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Abraham Lake and a campground. Also used for walking and trail running.

Highest point 1,383 m, lowest 1,330 m, 50 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.7 kmAbraham LakeLake
2. 1.2 kmGroup Camp BCampground
3. 1.5 kmGroup Camp ACampground

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
• Lake, Camping

Rankings

• 2in Best loop hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 5in Best easy hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 5in Best kid friendly hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 6in Best loop hikes in David Thompson Country
• 7in Best short hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.1892° N, 116.4758° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Little Indian Falls TrailEasy · 4.8 km · 87 m gain · 0.4 km away
• Whitegoat Creek TrailEasy · 3.4 km · 81 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Mount Stelfox Via Ferrata RouteHard · 3.6 km · 628 m gain · 1.7 km away
• Coral Creek TrailHard · 60.7 km · 1,748 m gain · 1.8 km away
• Coral Creek Canyon TrailModerate · 6.8 km · 236 m gain · 1.9 km away
• Cline River Canyon ViewpointEasy · 2.5 km · 53 m gain · 2.5 km away