Hogs Back
Near Diamond Valley · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Hogs Back is a 8.3 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 4.2 km each way. The route gains 507 m in total and tops out at 1,748 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Three Point Creek Trail at 1.3 km.
- Length
- 8.3km
- 4.2 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 507m
- Estimated time
- 3h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,748m
- Lowest point
- 1,493m
Elevation profile
1,493 m to 1,748 mHighest point 1,748 m, lowest 1,493 m, 507 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 30% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
82% LTE · 18% 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
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.7625° N, 114.6542° 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
- Moon RocksModerate · 7.3 km · 527 m gain · 2.3 km away
- Lost in TimeEasy · 4.2 km · 217 m gain · 2.8 km away
- Volcano CreekHard · 26.6 km · 684 m gain · 3.5 km away
- Show and ShineModerate · 4.7 km · 292 m gain · 4.3 km away
- Three Point Creek TrailHard · 12.4 km · 396 m gain · 4.4 km away
- Quirk MountainModerate · 8.9 km · 431 m gain · 4.5 km away
All 330 trails in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30