Meadow Creek Trail

Near Waiparous · Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 30 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Meadow Creek Trail is a 7.8 km out and back trail near Waiparous in Ghost Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.9 km each way. The route gains 133 m in total and tops out at 1,516 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Lost Knife Trail at 3.1 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.8km; 3.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 133m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,516m
Lowest point: 1,448m

Elevation profile

1,448 m to 1,516 m

Highest point 1,516 m, lowest 1,448 m, 133 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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

0.1 kmStream crossing
3.1 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.3817° N, 115.0039° 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 19 trails in Ghost Public Land Use Zone

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