Forbidden Creek Trail

About this trail

Forbidden Creek Trail is a 50.0 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 25.0 km each way. The route gains 1,913 m in total and tops out at 2,191 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 17 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 13.2 km, 14.6 km and 20.8 km. The map also shows two separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 2,191 m, lowest 1,662 m, 1,913 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

• 6in Best backpacking trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
• 14in Best hard hikes in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
• 22in Best hikes in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.8581° N, 115.7243° 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
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Clearwater Wagon TrailModerate · 10.0 km · 77 m gain · 3.1 km away
• Clearwater Trail WestEasy · 1.1 km · 7 m gain · 3.1 km away
• Scalp Peak RouteHard · 15.6 km · 1,286 m gain · 5.7 km away
• Lost Guide Lake TrailHard · 31.7 km · 1,026 m gain · 6.5 km away
• Skeleton Creek TrailHard · 20.4 km · 559 m gain · 7.0 km away
• Clearwater River Lower TrailEasy · 2.9 km · 42 m gain · 9.1 km away