Fullerton Loop

Near Paddy's Flat · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 58 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Fullerton Loop is a 4.5 km loop trail near Paddy's Flat in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. The route gains 175 m in total and tops out at 1,584 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.9 km. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 4.5km
Elevation gain: 175m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,584m
Lowest point: 1,409m

Elevation profile

1,409 m to 1,584 m

Highest point 1,584 m, lowest 1,409 m, 175 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% 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

0.2 kmViewpointsAt 0.2, 0.8 and 1.8 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.9102° N, 114.6806° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 330 trails in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area

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