Mazama Drop Trail

Near Elkwater · Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 46 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mazama Drop Trail is a 4.9 km out and back trail near Elkwater in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 208 m in total and tops out at 1,438 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Flatten The Curve at 0.7 km and Lower Mystery Trail at 2.2 km. Also used for trail running.

Length: 4.9km; 2.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 208m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,438m
Lowest point: 1,267m

Elevation profile

1,267 m to 1,438 m

Highest point 1,438 m, lowest 1,267 m, 208 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6536° N, 110.2904° 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 50 trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park

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