Spring Fling

Near Hinton · Athabasca Ranch Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 52 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Spring Fling is a 20.7 km out and back trail near Hinton in Athabasca Ranch Public Land Use Zone. It runs 10.4 km each way. The route gains 214 m in total and tops out at 1,077 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Ask Mike at 8.4 km and To the Fling at 8.8 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length: 20.7km; 10.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 214m
Estimated time: 5h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,077m
Lowest point: 991m

Elevation profile

991 m to 1,077 m

Highest point 1,077 m, lowest 991 m, 214 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% 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, Mountain biking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4248° N, 117.5758° 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 4 trails in Athabasca Ranch Public Land Use Zone

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