Ghost Trail

Near Hunter Valley · Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 18 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ghost Trail is a 6.8 km out and back trail near Hunter Valley in Ghost Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.4 km each way. The route gains 276 m in total and tops out at 1,671 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a campground. Also used for trail running.

Length: 6.8km; 3.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 276m
Estimated time: 2h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,671m
Lowest point: 1,552m

Elevation profile

1,552 m to 1,671 m

Highest point 1,671 m, lowest 1,552 m, 276 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 21% of route

21% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.7 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

0.0 kmCampground

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.4758° N, 115.1306° 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 19 trails in Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30