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Mid Valley East

Near Shaver · Central Alberta

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 18 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Mid Valley East is a 5.9 km out and back trail near Shaver. It runs 3.0 km each way. The route gains 294 m in total and tops out at 613 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Between 2.5 km and 2.6 km a 0.2 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running.

Length
5.9km
3.0 km each way
Elevation gain
294m
Estimated time
2h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
613m
Lowest point
550m

Elevation profile

550 m to 613 m
613550 0 km3.0 km

Highest point 613 m, lowest 550 m, 294 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% 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 55.0599° N, 118.6910° 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:

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Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30