Morse Loop

Near Swan Hills · Central Alberta

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 17 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Morse Loop is a 44.3 km out and back trail near Swan Hills. It runs 22.2 km each way. The route gains 556 m in total and tops out at 1,084 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 12 hours 30 minutes of moving time. At 9.4 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 3.0 km side branch with the same name. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 44.3km; 22.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 556m
Estimated time: 12h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,084m
Lowest point: 918m

Elevation profile

918 m to 1,084 m

Highest point 1,084 m, lowest 918 m, 556 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.6183° N, 115.1637° 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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All 279 trails in Central Alberta

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