Fish Creek Trail West

Near Paddy's Flat · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 19 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Fish Creek Trail West is a 10.3 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 5.2 km each way. The route gains 320 m in total and tops out at 1,682 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Muskeg Snow Machine trail at 3.6 km and Johnny Two Ski doos at 4.5 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 10.3km; 5.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 320m
Estimated time: 3h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,682m
Lowest point: 1,508m

Elevation profile

1,508 m to 1,682 m

Highest point 1,682 m, lowest 1,508 m, 320 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

67% LTE · 33% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8389° N, 114.6684° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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