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Prospect Creek Trail

Near Mountain Park · Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 38 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Prospect Creek Trail is a 4.6 km out and back trail near Mountain Park in Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.3 km each way. The route gains 82 m in total and tops out at 1,731 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Prospect Creek. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
4.6km
2.3 km each way
Elevation gain
82m
Estimated time
1h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,731m
Lowest point
1,663m

Elevation profile

1,663 m to 1,731 m
1,7311,663 0 km2.3 km

Highest point 1,731 m, lowest 1,663 m, 82 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% 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, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.9667° N, 117.3254° 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 13 trails in Coal Branch Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30