Marigold Loop
Near Swan Hills · Central Alberta
Trail score 17 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Marigold Loop is a 37.8 km out and back trail near Swan Hills. It runs 18.9 km each way. The route gains 545 m in total and tops out at 1,135 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 11 hours of moving time. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 37.8km
- 18.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 545m
- Estimated time
- 11h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,135m
- Lowest point
- 1,010m
Elevation profile
1,010 m to 1,135 mHighest point 1,135 m, lowest 1,010 m, 545 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, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.6756° N, 115.5952° 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
- Tamarack LoopEasy · 4.8 km · 100 m gain · 4.5 km away
- Freeman LoopHard · 28.0 km · 511 m gain · 11.6 km away
- Swan HillsModerate · 11.4 km · 238 m gain · 14.9 km away
- Sh_rm_2Hard · 14.4 km · 358 m gain · 16.1 km away
- Track 11Moderate · 9.1 km · 179 m gain · 17.9 km away
- Track 19Moderate · 9.3 km · 111 m gain · 17.9 km away
All 279 trails in Central Alberta
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