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Galena Miracle Mine Tr

Near Elkford · Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 36 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Galena Miracle Mine Tr is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Elkford in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 403 m in total and tops out at 2,381 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Also used for mountain biking.

Length
5.1km
2.6 km each way
Elevation gain
403m
Estimated time
2h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,381m
Lowest point
2,004m

Elevation profile

2,004 m to 2,381 m
2,3812,004 0 km2.6 km

Highest point 2,381 m, lowest 2,004 m, 403 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 43% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 76% of route

76% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.6 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, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, Alpine

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.1167° N, 114.7066° 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 103 trails in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

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