Hayden Ridge Trail

Near Grande Cache · Willmore Wilderness Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Hayden Ridge Trail is a 6.0 km out and back trail near Grande Cache in Willmore Wilderness Park. It runs 3.0 km each way. The route gains 313 m in total and tops out at 2,008 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Hayden Ridge.

Length: 6.0km; 3.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 313m
Estimated time: 2h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,008m
Lowest point: 1,753m

Elevation profile

1,753 m to 2,008 m

Highest point 2,008 m, lowest 1,753 m, 313 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 25% 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

2.9 kmHayden RidgeSummit · 1,979 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.7606° N, 118.9531° 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 20 trails in Willmore Wilderness Park

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