Mawdsley trail

Near Grande Cache · Willmore Wilderness Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 40 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mawdsley trail is a 20.0 km out and back trail near Grande Cache in Willmore Wilderness Park. It runs 10.0 km each way. The route gains 1,307 m in total and tops out at 2,135 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 9 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 4.4 km. Along the way you pass a campground. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 20.0km; 10.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,307m
Estimated time: 9h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,135m
Lowest point: 981m

Elevation profile

981 m to 2,135 m

Highest point 2,135 m, lowest 981 m, 1,307 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 62% 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

1.9 kmMoose CampCampground
8.6 kmWater CampCampground
9.4 kmMount MawdsleySummit · 2,134 m

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.8456° N, 119.1853° 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 20 trails in Willmore Wilderness Park

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