Log Hopper

Near Redwood Meadows · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 31 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Log Hopper is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Redwood Meadows in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 306 m in total and tops out at 1,640 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Roberts Street at 1.7 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing.

Length: 5.1km; 2.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 306m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,640m
Lowest point: 1,480m

Elevation profile

1,480 m to 1,640 m

Highest point 1,640 m, lowest 1,480 m, 306 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 30% 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.

Along the way

1.2 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8128° N, 114.5932° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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