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Kakwa Falls 250 m N
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Kakwa Falls Viewpoint Trail

Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Kakwa Falls 250 m Open the map

About this trail

Kakwa Falls Viewpoint Trail is a 2.1 km out and back trail in Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 1.0 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,349 m and 1,364 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Kakwa Falls and Kakwa Falls Lookout Viewpoint. Much of the route follows Kakwa River. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
2.1km
1.0 km each way
Elevation gain
22m
Estimated time
35min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,364m
Lowest point
1,349m

Elevation profile

1,349 m to 1,364 m
1,3641,349 0 km1.0 km

Highest point 1,364 m, lowest 1,349 m, 22 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
1.0 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. 0.0 kmKakwa Falls TrailheadTrailhead
  2. 0.9 kmKakwa FallsWaterfall
  3. 1.0 kmKakwa Falls Lookout ViewpointViewpoint

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Waterfall, Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.1146° N, 119.9410° 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:

All 1 trails in Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park

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