Goat Creek

Near Whitecourt · Central Alberta

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 31 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Goat Creek is a 25.6 km out and back trail near Whitecourt. It runs 12.8 km each way. The route gains 624 m in total and tops out at 957 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours of moving time. Along the way you pass a campground. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 25.6km; 12.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 624m
Estimated time: 8h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 957m
Lowest point: 737m

Elevation profile

737 m to 957 m

Highest point 957 m, lowest 737 m, 624 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 28% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

4% LTE · 97% 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

0.0 kmGroat Creek GroupCampground

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.0334° N, 115.8466° 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 279 trails in Central Alberta

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