Elk Ridge Trail

Near Grande Cache · Willmore and Grande Cache

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Elk Ridge Trail is a 2.7 km out and back trail near Grande Cache. It runs 1.3 km each way. The route gains 71 m in total and tops out at 1,175 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. It meets Twister at 100 m, The George at 0.5 km and The Hole at 0.7 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 2.7km; 1.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 71m
Estimated time: 50min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,175m
Lowest point: 1,134m

Elevation profile

1,134 m to 1,175 m

Highest point 1,175 m, lowest 1,134 m, 71 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, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.8710° N, 119.1365° 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 98 trails in Willmore and Grande Cache

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