Indian Springs Trail
Near Waiparous · Ghost Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 10 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Indian Springs Trail is a 10.7 km out and back trail near Waiparous in Ghost Public Land Use Zone. It runs 5.3 km each way. The route gains 108 m in total and tops out at 1,619 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 10.7km
- 5.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 108m
- Estimated time
- 3h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,619m
- Lowest point
- 1,558m
Elevation profile
1,558 m to 1,619 mHighest point 1,619 m, lowest 1,558 m, 108 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 7% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
74% LTE · 26% 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
- 1.6 kmStream crossing
- 1.7 kmStream crossing
- 1.9 kmStream crossing
- 2.1 kmStream crossing
- 2.3 kmStream crossing
- 2.7 kmStream crossing
- 3.1 kmStream crossing
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.3153° N, 115.0825° 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
- Black Rock Mountain TrailHard · 9.8 km · 864 m gain · 5.8 km away
- Blackrock MountainEasy · 4.0 km · 209 m gain · 6.0 km away
- Morning Glory Towers RouteHard · 3.0 km · 304 m gain · 6.5 km away
- Ghost River RoadEasy · 5.5 km · 39 m gain · 6.5 km away
- Phantom Bluffs Hiking TrailHard · 2.7 km · 296 m gain · 7.0 km away
- Truck TrailEasy · 3.2 km · 26 m gain · 7.1 km away
All 19 trails in Ghost Public Land Use Zone
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30