Douglas Fir Trail

Near Calgary · Calgary area

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 42 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Douglas Fir Trail is a 5.3 km out and back trail near Calgary. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 231 m in total and tops out at 1,118 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It passes four mapped trail junctions. At 1.2 km a 0.2 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for trail running.

Length: 5.3km; 2.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 231m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,118m
Lowest point: 1,055m

Elevation profile

1,055 m to 1,118 m

Highest point 1,118 m, lowest 1,055 m, 231 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 29% 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

0.4 kmViewpointAt 0.4 km

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0604° N, 114.1536° 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 128 trails in Calgary area

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