Old Forestry Road

Upper Clearwater River Staging Public Land Recreation Area

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

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

About this trail

Old Forestry Road is a 5.3 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater River Staging Public Land Recreation Area. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 151 m in total and tops out at 1,720 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 2.6 km. Along the way you pass Bighorn Falls. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.3km; 2.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 151m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,720m
Lowest point: 1,575m

Elevation profile

1,575 m to 1,720 m

Highest point 1,720 m, lowest 1,575 m, 151 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.6 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

0.5 kmBighorn FallsWaterfall

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Waterfall, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7357° N, 115.5431° 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 2 trails in Upper Clearwater River Staging Public Land Recreation Area

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30