Spruce Coulee West
Near Elkwater · Cypress Hills Provincial Park
Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Spruce Coulee West is a 3.7 km out and back trail near Elkwater in Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs 1.9 km each way. The route gains 109 m in total and tops out at 1,331 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Rodeo Loop at 0.5 km and Highline at 1.1 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 3.7km
- 1.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 109m
- Estimated time
- 1h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,331m
- Lowest point
- 1,238m
Elevation profile
1,238 m to 1,331 mHighest point 1,331 m, lowest 1,238 m, 109 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% 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, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Canyon
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 49.6655° N, 110.2617° 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
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