Scalp Creek Trail
Scalp Creek Natural Area
Trail score 37 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Scalp Creek Trail is a 29.2 km out and back trail in Scalp Creek Natural Area. It runs 14.6 km each way. The route gains 948 m in total and tops out at 1,944 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 9 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Evangeline Peak Route at 4.1 km, Hat Mountain Route at 7.4 km and Ya Ha Tinda Connector Trail at 9.7 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 29.2km
- 14.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 948m
- Estimated time
- 9h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,944m
- Lowest point
- 1,593m
Elevation profile
1,593 m to 1,944 mHighest point 1,944 m, lowest 1,593 m, 948 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 23% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 34% of route
34% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 9.6 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, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7288° N, 115.4879° 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
- Eagle Mountain RouteHard · 15.9 km · 1,503 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Wolf Creek Trail LoopModerate · 6.1 km · 208 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Eagle Lake TrailModerate · 8.8 km · 217 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Red Deer River NorthEasy · 6.9 km · 46 m gain · 1.1 km away
- WaterslideEasy · 8.1 km · 57 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Bighorn CreekEasy · 3.5 km · 58 m gain · 3.4 km away
All 1 trails in Scalp Creek Natural Area
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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30