Silver Summit
Central Alberta
Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Silver Summit is a 3.4 km out and back trail. It runs 1.7 km each way. The route gains 58 m in total and tops out at 1,267 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.4 km. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass the summit of Shiningbank Ridge. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.4km
- 1.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 58m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,267m
- Lowest point
- 1,237m
Elevation profile
1,237 m to 1,267 mHighest point 1,267 m, lowest 1,237 m, 58 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
100% LTE · 0% 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.
Along the way
- 1.4 kmShiningbank RidgeSummit · 1,257 m
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Summit, Views
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.9216° N, 116.2031° 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:
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All 279 trails in Central Alberta
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30