Freeman Loop
Near Swan Hills · Central Alberta
Trail score 43 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Freeman Loop is a 28.0 km out and back trail near Swan Hills. It runs 14.0 km each way. The route gains 511 m in total and tops out at 1,138 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 15 minutes of moving time. At 1.3 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 28.0km
- 14.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 511m
- Estimated time
- 8h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,138m
- Lowest point
- 1,048m
Elevation profile
1,048 m to 1,138 mHighest point 1,138 m, lowest 1,048 m, 511 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% 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, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.6905° N, 115.4174° W.
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
- Tamarack LoopEasy · 4.8 km · 100 m gain · 8.3 km away
- Marigold LoopHard · 37.8 km · 545 m gain · 11.6 km away
- Moose LoopHard · 18.7 km · 204 m gain · 12.7 km away
- Swan Hill TrailModerate · 10.1 km · 185 m gain · 15.5 km away
- Morse LoopHard · 44.3 km · 556 m gain · 18.2 km away
- Trapper Lea's LoopHard · 42.3 km · 666 m gain · 22.6 km away
All 279 trails in Central Alberta
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