Joachim Valley

Near Hinton · William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 23 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Joachim Valley is a 11.5 km out and back trail near Hinton in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It runs 5.7 km each way. The route gains 161 m in total and tops out at 1,213 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes six mapped trail junctions. At 4.2 km a 0.7 km side branch with the same name splits off. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 11.5km; 5.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 161m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,213m
Lowest point: 1,145m

Elevation profile

1,145 m to 1,213 m

Highest point 1,213 m, lowest 1,145 m, 161 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.

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4046° N, 117.8230° 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