Phil's Thriller
Near Hinton · Hinton and the Foothills
Trail score 38 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Phil's Thriller is a 3.9 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 2.0 km each way. The route gains 77 m in total and tops out at 1,170 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Phil's at 1.3 km and Timbits at 1.8 km. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 3.9km
- 2.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 77m
- Estimated time
- 1h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,170m
- Lowest point
- 1,114m
Elevation profile
1,114 m to 1,170 mHighest point 1,170 m, lowest 1,114 m, 77 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
- 2.0 kmViewpointAt 2.0 km
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Views
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.3640° N, 117.5941° 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
All 163 trails in Hinton and the Foothills
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30