Happy West

Near Hinton · Hinton and the Foothills

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Happy West is a 5.5 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 2.7 km each way. The route gains 91 m in total and tops out at 1,115 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Quad path at 60 m and Happy Creek West at 0.4 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Between 0.4 km and 0.5 km a 0.2 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.5km; 2.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 91m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,115m
Lowest point: 1,065m

Elevation profile

1,065 m to 1,115 m

Highest point 1,115 m, lowest 1,065 m, 91 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.

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3845° N, 117.5903° 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