Skeleton Creek Trail

Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Skeleton Creek Trail is a 20.4 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 10.2 km each way. The route gains 559 m in total and tops out at 2,155 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 30 minutes of moving time. At 3.5 km a 2.5 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 20.4km; 10.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 559m
Estimated time: 6h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,155m
Lowest point: 1,888m

Elevation profile

1,888 m to 2,155 m

Highest point 2,155 m, lowest 1,888 m, 559 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 10.2 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, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.8056° N, 115.6672° 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 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

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