Spruce Coulee East

Near Elkwater · Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 48 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Spruce Coulee East is a 9.9 km out and back trail near Elkwater in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs 4.9 km each way. The route gains 297 m in total and tops out at 1,405 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 3.6 km. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 9.9km; 4.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 297m
Estimated time: 3h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,405m
Lowest point: 1,292m

Elevation profile

1,292 m to 1,405 m

Highest point 1,405 m, lowest 1,292 m, 297 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Canyon

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6815° N, 110.1982° 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 50 trails in Cypress Hills Provincial Park

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