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Slow Cooker

Near Hinton · Hinton and the Foothills

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 44 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Slow Cooker is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 151 m in total and tops out at 1,140 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets WINTER Connector at 1.1 km and Bubba's at 2.2 km. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length
5.1km
2.5 km each way
Elevation gain
151m
Estimated time
1h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,140m
Lowest point
1,106m

Elevation profile

1,106 m to 1,140 m
1,1401,106 0 km2.5 km

Highest point 1,140 m, lowest 1,106 m, 151 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3765° N, 117.5846° 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 163 trails in Hinton and the Foothills

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30