Headwaters Trail North

Near Nordegg · Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 41 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Headwaters Trail North is a 40.0 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 20.0 km each way. The route gains 1,968 m in total and tops out at 2,016 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 15 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Onion Lake and a campground. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 40.0km; 20.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,968m
Estimated time: 15h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,016m
Lowest point: 1,328m

Elevation profile

1,328 m to 2,016 m

Highest point 2,016 m, lowest 1,328 m, 1,968 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 69% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

99% LTE · 1% 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

19.4 kmOnion LakeLake
19.9 kmCampground

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2341° N, 116.3434° 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 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

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