Southesk Trail
Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 17 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Southesk Trail is a 9.5 km out and back trail in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone. It runs 4.7 km each way. The route gains 261 m in total and tops out at 1,798 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 9.5km
- 4.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 261m
- Estimated time
- 3h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,798m
- Lowest point
- 1,574m
Elevation profile
1,574 m to 1,798 mHighest point 1,798 m, lowest 1,574 m, 261 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 4.7 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
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.6305° N, 116.8087° 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
- Brazeau River TrailHard · 49.5 km · 902 m gain · 6.0 km away
- Chimney CreekHard · 30.5 km · 528 m gain · 6.0 km away
- Opabin Creek TrailHard · 20.5 km · 676 m gain · 6.4 km away
- Opabin Creek TrailEasy · 3.2 km · 79 m gain · 7.0 km away
- Southesk Hiker NorthEasy · 2.4 km · 118 m gain · 7.9 km away
- South BoundaryHard · 101.8 km · 2,139 m gain · 9.8 km away
All 10 trails in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone
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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30