Mitchell Creek Trail

Near Elkwater · Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 52 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Mitchell Creek Trail is a 5.5 km out and back trail near Elkwater in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs 2.8 km each way. The route gains 200 m in total and tops out at 1,457 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It meets Mazama Drop Trail at 70 m, Mystery Trail at 2.6 km and Plateau Trail at 2.7 km. Also used for trail running.

Length: 5.5km; 2.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 200m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,457m
Lowest point: 1,264m

Elevation profile

1,264 m to 1,457 m

Highest point 1,457 m, lowest 1,264 m, 200 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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)
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6542° N, 110.2905° 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 50 trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park

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