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Mount Quirk 250 m N
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Mount Quirk Trail

Near Redwood Meadows · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 38 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Mount Quirk Trail is a 3.0 km out and back trail near Redwood Meadows in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.5 km each way. The route gains 176 m in total and tops out at 1,882 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Mount Quirk. Also used for walking.

Length
3.0km
1.5 km each way
Elevation gain
176m
Estimated time
1h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,882m
Lowest point
1,754m

Elevation profile

1,754 m to 1,882 m
1,8821,754 0 km1.5 km

Highest point 1,882 m, lowest 1,754 m, 176 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 29% 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

  1. 1.4 kmMount QuirkSummit · 1,905 m

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8045° N, 114.6919° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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