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Hidden Creek Trail

Near Elkford · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Hidden Creek Trail is a 13.8 km out and back trail near Elkford in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.9 km each way. The route gains 412 m in total and tops out at 1,744 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Hidden Creek. Also used for mountain biking.

Length
13.8km
6.9 km each way
Elevation gain
412m
Estimated time
4h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,744m
Lowest point
1,581m

Elevation profile

1,581 m to 1,744 m
1,7441,581 0 km6.9 km

Highest point 1,744 m, lowest 1,581 m, 412 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 25% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
6.9 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, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.9815° N, 114.4907° 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 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

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