Murray Hill

Near Elkwater · Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 47 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Murray Hill is a 9.3 km out and back trail near Elkwater in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs 4.7 km each way. The route gains 329 m in total and tops out at 1,461 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Head of the Mountain. Also used for trail running.

Length: 9.3km; 4.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 329m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,461m
Lowest point: 1,132m

Elevation profile

1,132 m to 1,461 m

Highest point 1,461 m, lowest 1,132 m, 329 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.

Along the way

4.5 kmHead of the MountainViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6213° N, 110.4123° 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