Fisher Trail West

About this trail

Fisher Trail West is a 18.4 km out and back trail near Redwood Meadows in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 9.2 km each way. The route gains 633 m in total and tops out at 1,782 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Ewok Connector at 0.8 km, Mount Barwell Route at 1.4 km and Valley Trail at 2.5 km, and passes eight other mapped junctions. Much of the route follows Fisher Creek. Also used for mountain biking and horseback riding.

Highest point 1,782 m, lowest 1,418 m, 633 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Good for

• Hiking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• River or creek

Rankings

• 3in Best hard hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 9in Best hard hikes near Diamond Valley
• 15in Best hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8104° N, 114.5985° 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:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Ewok VillageModerate · 7.3 km · 441 m gain · 0.0 km away
• Log HopperModerate · 5.1 km · 306 m gain · 0.5 km away
• Fisher DelightModerate · 8.7 km · 449 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Cow PieEasy · 2.6 km · 171 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Barwell MountainHard · 23.7 km · 1,216 m gain · 1.8 km away
• Roller BearingEasy · 2.6 km · 113 m gain · 1.9 km away