Priddis Creek Trail West

Near Paddy's Flat · McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Priddis Creek Trail West is a 6.4 km out and back trail near Paddy's Flat in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.2 km each way. The route gains 174 m in total and tops out at 1,538 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It meets Stallion Run Tail at 0.4 km, Shortcut trail at 1.3 km and Mclean Trail at 1.6 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 6.4km; 3.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 174m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,538m
Lowest point: 1,439m

Elevation profile

1,439 m to 1,538 m

Highest point 1,538 m, lowest 1,439 m, 174 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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.

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8703° N, 114.6572° 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 73 trails in McLean Creek Off Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone

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