Perimeter

Near Bragg Creek · West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Easy · Loop · Official trail

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

About this trail

Perimeter is a 0.9 km loop trail near Bragg Creek in West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It is close to flat, staying between 1,402 m and 1,415 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.3 km. Much of the route follows Bragg Creek. Also used for walking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length: 0.9km
Elevation gain: 12m
Estimated time: 15min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,415m
Lowest point: 1,402m

Elevation profile

1,402 m to 1,415 m

Highest point 1,415 m, lowest 1,402 m, 12 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% 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, Walking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Snowshoeing
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.9483° N, 114.6911° W.

Driving directions

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Vehicle pass required when parking

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Pass details

Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.

$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles

Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

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 14 trails in West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area

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