Happy East

Near Hinton · Hinton and the Foothills

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 67 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Happy East is a 6.3 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 3.1 km each way. The route gains 113 m in total and tops out at 1,112 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Beaver Boardwalk at 0.2 km and Happy Creek East at 0.7 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 6.3km; 3.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 113m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,112m
Lowest point: 1,064m

Elevation profile

1,064 m to 1,112 m

Highest point 1,112 m, lowest 1,064 m, 113 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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

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Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3855° N, 117.5878° 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 163 trails in Hinton and the Foothills

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