Headwaters Trail South
Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Headwaters Trail South is a 16.4 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 8.2 km each way. The route gains 605 m in total and tops out at 2,168 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a stream crossing.
- Length
- 16.4km
- 8.2 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 605m
- Estimated time
- 5h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 2,168m
- Lowest point
- 1,871m
Elevation profile
1,871 m to 2,168 mHighest point 2,168 m, lowest 1,871 m, 605 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 29% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 29% of route
29% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 5.8 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
- 8.2 kmStream crossing
Good for
- Hiking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Alpine
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.9999° N, 116.0327° W.
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
- Headwater Trails Central #3Moderate · 8.6 km · 240 m gain · 1.8 km away
- South Ram Horse Trail #1Hard · 19.2 km · 262 m gain · 1.8 km away
- South Ram Horse Trail #2Moderate · 11.5 km · 214 m gain · 3.7 km away
- Burn TrailHard · 15.7 km · 799 m gain · 6.4 km away
- Windy Creek Trail LowerEasy · 2.1 km · 33 m gain · 6.9 km away
- South Ram River TrailHard · 66.5 km · 1,401 m gain · 7.6 km away
All 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30