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South Ram Historic Pack Trail

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 28 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

South Ram Historic Pack Trail is a 11.8 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 5.9 km each way. The route gains 186 m in total and tops out at 1,739 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. 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 a stream crossing. Also used for trail running.

Length
11.8km
5.9 km each way
Elevation gain
186m
Estimated time
3h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,739m
Lowest point
1,647m

Elevation profile

1,647 m to 1,739 m
1,7391,647 0 km5.9 km

Highest point 1,739 m, lowest 1,647 m, 186 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 62% of route

62% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
2.2 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.

Along the way

  1. 5.9 kmStream crossing

Good for

  • Hiking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Historic site

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0770° N, 115.9305° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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