Kvass Flats Trail

About this trail

Kvass Flats Trail is a 35.1 km out and back trail near Grande Cache in Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 17.6 km each way. The route gains 868 m in total and tops out at 1,095 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 11 hours of moving time. It meets Stearn South Approach at 2.5 km, Eaton Falls Trail at 3.2 km and Davey Creek Trail at 5.9 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing, a campground and Muddy Cabin. Also used for backpacking.

Highest point 1,095 m, lowest 995 m, 868 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 25% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 3.7 kmStream crossing
2. 11.1 kmStream crossing
3. 15.6 kmStream crossing
4. 15.9 kmMuddy WaterCampground
5. 17.5 kmMuddy CabinLandmark

Good for

• Hiking, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Camping

Rankings

• 2in Best hikes in the Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area
• 4in Best backpacking trails in Willmore and Grande Cache
• 7in Best hard hikes near Grande Cache
• 9in Best hard hikes in Willmore and Grande Cache
• 11in Best hikes near Grande Cache

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.8497° N, 119.1863° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Eaton Falls TrailModerate · 6.9 km · 256 m gain · 0.0 km away
• The OG Rim TrailEasy · 4.1 km · 208 m gain · 0.3 km away
• Mawdsley trailHard · 20.0 km · 1,307 m gain · 0.5 km away
• Old Canoe TrailEasy · 2.4 km · 53 m gain · 2.0 km away
• Stearn South ApproachHard · 7.4 km · 947 m gain · 2.1 km away
• Mount Stearn TrailHard · 15.0 km · 1,045 m gain · 2.5 km away