Mclean Trail

Near Paddy's Flat · McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 36 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mclean Trail is a 7.9 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 4.0 km each way. The route gains 164 m in total and tops out at 1,540 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Police and Fire Games at 0.4 km and Priddis Creek Trail West at 2.3 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.9km; 4.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 164m
Estimated time: 2h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,540m
Lowest point: 1,435m

Elevation profile

1,435 m to 1,540 m

Highest point 1,540 m, lowest 1,435 m, 164 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)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8808° N, 114.6852° 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 3 trails in McLean Creek Provincial Recreation Area

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