Poplar Peak Route

Eagle Creek Natural Area

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Poplar Peak Route is a 9.3 km out and back trail in Eagle Creek Natural Area. It runs 4.6 km each way. The route gains 617 m in total and tops out at 2,193 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 2.4 km. Also used for mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length: 9.3km; 4.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 617m
Estimated time: 4h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,193m
Lowest point: 1,638m

Elevation profile

1,638 m to 2,193 m

Highest point 2,193 m, lowest 1,638 m, 617 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 49% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 69% of route

69% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.4 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, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7418° N, 115.5373° 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 3 trails in Eagle Creek Natural Area

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