John Simonot Commemorative Trail System

Near Calgary · Griffith Woods

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 40 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

John Simonot Commemorative Trail System is a 3.5 km out and back trail near Calgary in Griffith Woods. It runs 1.8 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,094 m and 1,101 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It meets John Simonot Trail at 1.1 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Six side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.3 km, 1.0 km, 1.1 km and further on. The map also shows five separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.5km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 7m
Estimated time: 55min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,101m
Lowest point: 1,094m

Elevation profile

1,094 m to 1,101 m

Highest point 1,101 m, lowest 1,094 m, 7 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 1% 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 51.0092° N, 114.2111° 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 3 trails in Griffith Woods