Pope Thoreau Trail

Willmore Wilderness Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Pope Thoreau Trail is a 24.0 km out and back trail in Willmore Wilderness Park. It runs 12.0 km each way. The route gains 667 m in total and tops out at 2,046 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Eagle's Nest Cabin. Much of the route follows Pope Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 24.0km; 12.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 667m
Estimated time: 7h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,046m
Lowest point: 1,702m

Elevation profile

1,702 m to 2,046 m

Highest point 2,046 m, lowest 1,702 m, 667 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 30% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 12.0 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

0.0 kmEagle's Nest CabinLandmark

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5105° N, 118.5001° 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 20 trails in Willmore Wilderness Park

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