Poplar Ridge Trail

Eagle Creek Natural Area

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 46 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Poplar Ridge Trail is a 10.1 km out and back trail in Eagle Creek Natural Area. It runs 5.1 km each way. The route gains 275 m in total and tops out at 1,719 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Evangeline Peak Route at 1.2 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. At 1.6 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.1 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length: 10.1km; 5.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 275m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,719m
Lowest point: 1,564m

Elevation profile

1,564 m to 1,719 m

Highest point 1,719 m, lowest 1,564 m, 275 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 51% of route

51% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.5 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, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Rankings

2in Best hikes in the Eagle Creek Natural Area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7345° N, 115.5369° 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

Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30