Eaton Falls Trail

About this trail

Eaton Falls Trail is a 6.9 km out and back trail near Grande Cache in Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 3.5 km each way. The route gains 256 m in total and tops out at 1,073 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Kvass Flats Trail at 2.5 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass Eaton Falls. Also used for trail running.

Highest point 1,073 m, lowest 995 m, 256 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 26% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 3.4 kmEaton FallsWaterfall

Good for

• Hiking, Trail running
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Waterfall

Rankings

• 3in Best hikes in the Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area
• 5in Best moderate hikes in Willmore and Grande Cache
• 19in Best hikes near Grande Cache
• 24in Best hikes in Willmore and Grande Cache

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.8497° N, 119.1863° 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

• Kvass Flats TrailHard · 35.1 km · 868 m gain · 0.0 km away
• The OG Rim TrailEasy · 4.1 km · 208 m gain · 0.3 km away
• Mawdsley trailHard · 20.0 km · 1,307 m gain · 0.5 km away
• Old Canoe TrailEasy · 2.4 km · 53 m gain · 2.0 km away
• Stearn South ApproachHard · 7.4 km · 947 m gain · 2.1 km away
• Mount Stearn TrailHard · 15.0 km · 1,045 m gain · 2.5 km away