Petro Canada Bicentennial Trail

About this trail

Petro Canada Bicentennial Trail is a 6.5 km out and back trail near Rocky Mountain House. It runs 3.2 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 960 m and 971 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Community Trail 5km at 0.2 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Métis Camp · Rocky Mountain House. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 971 m, lowest 960 m, 18 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 3% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmMétis Camp · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site
2. 0.1 kmWar Memorial · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site
3. 0.2 kmListening Station · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site
4. 0.3 kmHudson's Bay Company Archaelogocial Location · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site
5. 0.5 kmListening Station · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site
6. 0.6 kmPaul Kane Plaque · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site
7. 0.6 kmHudson's Bay Company Archaelogocial Location · Rocky Mountain HouseHistoric site

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Cross country skiing
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Historic site

Rankings

• 5in Best easy hikes in Southern Alberta

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3600° N, 114.9714° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Chimney TrailEasy · 1.2 km · 1 m gain · 0.3 km away
• Rocky Mountain House Cross Country Ski LoopEasy · 4.8 km · 3 m gain · 0.5 km away
• David Thompson TrailEasy · 1.8 km · 9 m gain · 0.9 km away
• Petro Canada Bicentennial Trail · D LoopEasy · 1.0 km · 0 m gain · 1.2 km away
• Amerada TrailModerate · 9.7 km · 178 m gain · 10.8 km away
• Rail TrailHard · 149.1 km · 2,957 m gain · 24.0 km away