McPherson Trail

Near Cochrane · Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 35 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

McPherson Trail is a 3.2 km out and back trail near Cochrane in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. It runs 1.6 km each way. The route gains 74 m in total and tops out at 1,229 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 60 minutes of moving time. It meets Badger Bowl at 1.5 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.2km; 1.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 74m
Estimated time: 60min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,229m
Lowest point: 1,188m

Elevation profile

1,188 m to 1,229 m

Highest point 1,229 m, lowest 1,188 m, 74 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, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Stroller friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1797° N, 114.4203° 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 11 trails in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

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