Kootenay Plains Walk
Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
Trail score 44 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Kootenay Plains Walk is a 3.1 km out and back trail in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. It runs 1.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,335 m and 1,342 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows North Saskatchewan River. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.1km
- 1.5 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 23m
- Estimated time
- 50min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,342m
- Lowest point
- 1,335m
Elevation profile
1,335 m to 1,342 mHighest point 1,342 m, lowest 1,335 m, 23 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 1.5 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
- Kid friendly
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.0382° N, 116.4162° W.
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
- Kinglet Lake and Tuff Puff Ridge TrailModerate · 4.2 km · 365 m gain · 1.4 km away
- Siffleur Falls TrailHard · 14.1 km · 345 m gain · 1.5 km away
- Heritage TrailEasy · 3.8 km · 36 m gain · 1.5 km away
- Ice Climb TrailEasy · 4.0 km · 195 m gain · 1.5 km away
- Terrace TrailEasy · 4.3 km · 164 m gain · 1.7 km away
- Kinglet Lake TrailEasy · 1.8 km · 85 m gain · 1.8 km away
All 14 trails in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30