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Grizzly

Near Paddy's Flat · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 26 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Grizzly is a 6.7 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.3 km each way. The route gains 280 m in total and tops out at 1,561 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Also used for trail running.

Length
6.7km
3.3 km each way
Elevation gain
280m
Estimated time
2h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,561m
Lowest point
1,493m

Elevation profile

1,493 m to 1,561 m
1,5611,493 0 km3.3 km

Highest point 1,561 m, lowest 1,493 m, 280 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.

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8578° N, 114.6388° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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