Opabin Creek Trail
Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Opabin Creek Trail is a 3.2 km out and back trail in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.6 km each way. The route gains 79 m in total and tops out at 1,852 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.2km
- 1.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 79m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,852m
- Lowest point
- 1,771m
Elevation profile
1,771 m to 1,852 mHighest point 1,852 m, lowest 1,771 m, 79 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 20% of route
20% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 1.3 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
- 0.0 kmStream crossing
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.5984° N, 116.7203° W.
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
- Opabin Creek TrailHard · 20.5 km · 676 m gain · 1.5 km away
- Southesk TrailModerate · 9.5 km · 261 m gain · 7.0 km away
- Southesk TrailHard · 24.9 km · 355 m gain · 7.9 km away
- Brazeau River TrailHard · 49.5 km · 902 m gain · 9.4 km away
- Blackstone Gap TrailHard · 23.2 km · 247 m gain · 10.0 km away
- Mons Chungo TrailHard · 30.9 km · 819 m gain · 12.3 km away
All 10 trails in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30