Policeman's Creek Boardwalk

Near Canmore · Canmore

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 60 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Policeman's Creek Boardwalk is a 7.1 km out and back trail near Canmore. It runs 3.6 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,307 m and 1,315 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Spur Line Trail at 1.5 km, and passes 14 other mapped junctions. Much of the route follows Policeman's Creek. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.1km; 3.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 7m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,315m
Lowest point: 1,307m

Elevation profile

1,307 m to 1,315 m

Highest point 1,315 m, lowest 1,307 m, 7 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% 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

1.0 kmShelter

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.0840° N, 115.3466° 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 139 trails in Canmore

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30