Marathon
Near Hinton · William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Marathon is a 10.6 km out and back trail near Hinton in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It runs 5.3 km each way. The route gains 287 m in total and tops out at 1,408 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Jarvis/Marathon connect at 0.7 km and Bypass at 1.8 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 10.6km
- 5.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 287m
- Estimated time
- 3h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,408m
- Lowest point
- 1,305m
Elevation profile
1,305 m to 1,408 mHighest point 1,408 m, lowest 1,305 m, 287 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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 53.4317° N, 117.7756° 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
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