South Ghost Trail

Near Lesueur Creek · Ghost Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 21 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

South Ghost Trail is a 6.4 km out and back trail near Lesueur Creek in Ghost Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.2 km each way. The route gains 220 m in total and tops out at 1,484 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Much of the route follows South Ghost River. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 6.4km; 3.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 220m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,484m
Lowest point: 1,392m

Elevation profile

1,392 m to 1,484 m

Highest point 1,484 m, lowest 1,392 m, 220 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 28% 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.

Along the way

2.3 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.2500° N, 115.0315° 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 19 trails in Ghost Public Land Use Zone

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