Mclean Hill Trail

About this trail

Mclean Hill Trail is a 7.2 km out and back trail near Bragg Creek in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.6 km each way. The route gains 300 m in total and tops out at 1,708 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Past Prez at 1.8 km and Priddis Creek Trail East at 3.2 km, and passes nine other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass the summit of McLean Hill and a stream crossing. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 1,708 m, lowest 1,417 m, 300 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 34% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.9 kmStream crossing
2. 1.0 kmStream crossing
3. 3.5 kmMcLean HillSummit · 1,722 m

Good for

• Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Summit, Views

Rankings

• 3in Best moderate hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 4in Best hikes with views in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 4in Best summit hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 6in Best hikes in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone
• 15in Best summit hikes near Bragg Creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8578° N, 114.6071° 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:

• Kananaskis trail reports
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Conops SouthEasy · 3.6 km · 218 m gain · 0.0 km away
• Past PrezModerate · 5.4 km · 265 m gain · 1.1 km away
• That 70's TrailEasy · 2.7 km · 92 m gain · 2.2 km away
• GrizzlyModerate · 6.7 km · 280 m gain · 2.2 km away
• StallionsHard · 11.7 km · 645 m gain · 2.2 km away
• Fisher East StagingEasy · 2.0 km · 109 m gain · 2.3 km away