South Ram River Trail
Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 41 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
South Ram River Trail is a 66.5 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 33.3 km each way. The route gains 1,401 m in total and tops out at 2,509 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 20 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing and a campground. Much of the route follows Ram River. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.
- Length
- 66.5km
- 33.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 1,401m
- Estimated time
- 20h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 2,509m
- Lowest point
- 1,739m
Elevation profile
1,739 m to 2,509 mHighest point 2,509 m, lowest 1,739 m, 1,401 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 41% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 43% of route
43% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 8.1 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
- 0.0 kmStream crossing
- 2.3 kmSick Mans CampCampground
Good for
- Hiking, Mountain biking, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Views, River or creek, Glacier, Camping, Alpine
Rankings
- 4in Best backpacking trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
- 9in Best hard hikes in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
- 9in Best glacier hikes in David Thompson Country
- 10in Best hikes with views in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
- 13in Best hikes in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.0260° N, 115.9304° 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:
Nearby trails
- Windy Creek Trail LowerEasy · 2.1 km · 33 m gain · 2.2 km away
- Two Hour Trail EastEasy · 2.8 km · 107 m gain · 4.2 km away
- South Ram Horse Trail #2Moderate · 11.5 km · 214 m gain · 4.3 km away
- South Ram Siesmic TrailModerate · 12.2 km · 216 m gain · 5.3 km away
- South Ram Historic Pack TrailModerate · 11.8 km · 186 m gain · 5.6 km away
- Two Hour Trail WestEasy · 4.6 km · 117 m gain · 6.4 km away
All 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30