Horizon North

About this trail

Horizon North is a 3.4 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.7 km each way. The route gains 173 m in total and tops out at 1,560 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Horizion South at 0.2 km and Horizion East at 1.6 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for walking and mountain biking.

Highest point 1,560 m, lowest 1,464 m, 173 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 26% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.4 kmStream crossing

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

• 2in Best short hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 2in Best easy hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 2in Best kid friendly hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 7in Best hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8794° N, 114.6649° 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:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Horizion SouthEasy · 3.6 km · 161 m gain · 0.2 km away
• McLean Creek Hill RouteModerate · 9.9 km · 389 m gain · 0.6 km away
• Priddis Creek Trail EastModerate · 5.2 km · 375 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Priddis Creek Trail WestModerate · 6.4 km · 174 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Horizion EastEasy · 3.5 km · 154 m gain · 1.2 km away
• Stallion Run TailEasy · 3.6 km · 57 m gain · 1.2 km away