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Sundance Trail

Near Whitecourt · Central Alberta

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 14 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Sundance Trail is a 84.6 km out and back trail near Whitecourt. It runs 42.3 km each way. The route gains 1,980 m in total and tops out at 1,262 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 26 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for backpacking.

Length
84.6km
42.3 km each way
Elevation gain
1,980m
Estimated time
26h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,262m
Lowest point
938m

Elevation profile

938 m to 1,262 m
1,262939 0 km42.4 km

Highest point 1,262 m, lowest 938 m, 1,980 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 30% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.0514° N, 115.9907° 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:

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Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30