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Killer 5

Near Entrance · William A. Switzer Provincial Park

Moderate · Loop

Trail score 27 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Killer 5 is a 5.1 km loop trail near Entrance in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. The route gains 155 m in total and tops out at 1,504 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Luge run at 1.7 km. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length
5.1km
Elevation gain
155m
Estimated time
1h45min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
1,504m
Lowest point
1,416m

Elevation profile

1,416 m to 1,504 m
1,5041,416 0 km5.0 km

Highest point 1,504 m, lowest 1,416 m, 155 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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 53.4188° N, 117.7758° 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