Home Run

Near Hinton · William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

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

About this trail

Home Run is a 3.7 km out and back trail near Hinton in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 77 m in total and tops out at 1,452 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Windy Hill at 0.8 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Between 0.2 km and 0.3 km a 0.1 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.7km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 77m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,452m
Lowest point: 1,414m

Elevation profile

1,414 m to 1,452 m

Highest point 1,452 m, lowest 1,414 m, 77 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4227° N, 117.7732° 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 25 trails in William A. Switzer Provincial Park

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