Historic Switchback

Near Wembley · Central Alberta

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 36 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Historic Switchback is a 1.6 km out and back trail near Wembley. It runs 0.8 km each way. The route gains 61 m in total and tops out at 627 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.6km; 0.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 61m
Estimated time: 35min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 627m
Lowest point: 565m

Elevation profile

565 m to 627 m

Highest point 627 m, lowest 565 m, 61 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% 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, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Historic site

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 55.0491° N, 119.0982° 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

County of Grande Prairie open data
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30