Eagle Loop/Golden Triangle
Near Whitecourt · Central Alberta
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Eagle Loop/Golden Triangle is a 14.1 km out and back trail near Whitecourt. It runs 7.1 km each way. The route gains 277 m in total and tops out at 829 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 15 minutes of moving time.
- Length
- 14.1km
- 7.1 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 277m
- Estimated time
- 4h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 829m
- Lowest point
- 783m
Elevation profile
783 m to 829 mHighest point 829 m, lowest 783 m, 277 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.1939° N, 115.6880° 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
- Carson Loop/ Golden TriangleModerate · 12.5 km · 275 m gain · 0.1 km away
- Athabasca Ridge LoopHard · 38.5 km · 659 m gain · 0.1 km away
- Ridge LookoutEasy · 4.2 km · 63 m gain · 2.3 km away
- Golden TriangleModerate · 9.6 km · 197 m gain · 3.5 km away
- Carson Pegasus TrailModerate · 10.4 km · 168 m gain · 5.1 km away
- Eagle LoopHard · 25.9 km · 627 m gain · 6.3 km away
All 279 trails in Central Alberta
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