High Trail to Big Mountain Creek Viewpoint

Near Shaver · Central Alberta

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

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

About this trail

High Trail to Big Mountain Creek Viewpoint is a 7.7 km out and back trail near Shaver. It runs 3.8 km each way. The route gains 71 m in total and tops out at 654 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. Also used for trail running.

Length: 7.7km; 3.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 71m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 654m
Lowest point: 624m

Elevation profile

624 m to 654 m

Highest point 654 m, lowest 624 m, 71 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% 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, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 55.0548° N, 118.6690° 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 279 trails in Central Alberta

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