Horizion East
Near Paddy's Flat · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Horizion East is a 3.5 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 154 m in total and tops out at 1,708 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Elbow View Trail at 1.1 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass the summit of McLean Hill. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.5km
- 1.8 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 154m
- Estimated time
- 1h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,708m
- Lowest point
- 1,562m
Elevation profile
1,562 m to 1,708 mHighest point 1,708 m, lowest 1,562 m, 154 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% 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.
Along the way
- 1.7 kmMcLean HillSummit · 1,722 m
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Summit, Views
Rankings
- 3in Best short hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
- 3in Best easy hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
- 3in Best kid friendly hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
- 7in Best hikes with views in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
- 7in Best summit hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.8884° N, 114.6552° 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
- McLean Creek Hill RouteModerate · 9.9 km · 389 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Elbow View TrailModerate · 5.0 km · 354 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Horizion SouthEasy · 3.6 km · 161 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Horizon NorthEasy · 3.4 km · 173 m gain · 1.2 km away
- Mclean PondEasy · 0.9 km · 1 m gain · 1.5 km away
- Priddis Creek Trail EastModerate · 5.2 km · 375 m gain · 2.0 km away
All 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30