Froehler Coaster

Near Entrance · William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 17 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Froehler Coaster is a 10.3 km out and back trail near Entrance in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It runs 5.2 km each way. The route gains 436 m in total and tops out at 1,449 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Mother's Milk at 3.3 km, Alberta Cup at 3.4 km and AB cup at 4.3 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass Hinton Nordic Centre. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 10.3km; 5.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 436m
Estimated time: 3h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,449m
Lowest point: 1,191m

Elevation profile

1,191 m to 1,449 m

Highest point 1,449 m, lowest 1,191 m, 436 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 21% 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.

Along the way

5.2 kmHinton Nordic CentreHut

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Hut or tea house

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3998° N, 117.7383° 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 25 trails in William A. Switzer Provincial Park

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