Johnson Creek Ridge Trail

Willow Creek Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 60 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Johnson Creek Ridge Trail is a 11.6 km out and back trail in Willow Creek Public Land Use Zone. It runs 5.8 km each way. The route gains 585 m in total and tops out at 1,988 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Cell Phone Ridge Route at 1.6 km. Along the way you pass the summit of Johnson Creek Ridge. Also used for mountain biking.

Length: 11.6km; 5.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 585m
Estimated time: 4h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,988m
Lowest point: 1,467m

Elevation profile

1,467 m to 1,988 m

Highest point 1,988 m, lowest 1,467 m, 585 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 36% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

83% LTE · 17% 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

5.7 kmJohnson Creek RidgeSummit · 2,001 m

Good for

Hiking, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.2403° N, 114.3522° 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 4 trails in Willow Creek Public Land Use Zone

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30