Iron Horse
Near Bragg Creek · Kananaskis Conservation Pass area
Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Iron Horse is a 4.7 km out and back trail near Bragg Creek in Kananaskis Conservation Pass area. It runs 2.3 km each way. The route gains 124 m in total and tops out at 1,489 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 4.7km
- 2.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 124m
- Estimated time
- 1h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,489m
- Lowest point
- 1,386m
Elevation profile
1,386 m to 1,489 mHighest point 1,489 m, lowest 1,386 m, 124 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% 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
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.9359° N, 114.6528° 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
- Iron CreekEasy · 3.2 km · 78 m gain · 0.2 km away
- Iron VistaEasy · 2.6 km · 91 m gain · 0.3 km away
- Strange BrewModerate · 7.3 km · 315 m gain · 2.2 km away
- East Crystal LineEasy · 3.1 km · 65 m gain · 2.4 km away
- Iron SpringsModerate · 9.3 km · 232 m gain · 2.7 km away
- Sundog LoopEasy · 3.7 km · 103 m gain · 2.8 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