Ressler Trail
Near Elkwater · Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Ressler Trail is a 3.4 km out and back trail near Elkwater in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs 1.7 km each way. The route gains 72 m in total and tops out at 1,445 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.4km
- 1.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 72m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,445m
- Lowest point
- 1,380m
Elevation profile
1,380 m to 1,445 mHighest point 1,445 m, lowest 1,380 m, 72 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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
Trailhead
The trail starts at 49.6148° N, 110.2913° W.
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
- Salus TrailEasy · 2.2 km · 60 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Plateau TrailEasy · 4.8 km · 68 m gain · 2.3 km away
- Spring Creek TrailsHard · 14.2 km · 290 m gain · 2.6 km away
- Mystery TrailModerate · 7.4 km · 131 m gain · 3.7 km away
- Flatten The CurveEasy · 2.5 km · 149 m gain · 3.9 km away
- Beaver Creek TrailModerate · 6.9 km · 208 m gain · 4.2 km away
All 50 trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30