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Sundance Trail

Near Edson · Hinton and the Foothills

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Sundance Trail is a 8.0 km out and back trail near Edson. It runs 4.0 km each way. The route gains 105 m in total and tops out at 954 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. At 2.6 km a 0.3 km side branch with the same name splits off. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running.

Length
8.0km
4.0 km each way
Elevation gain
105m
Estimated time
2h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
954m
Lowest point
916m

Elevation profile

916 m to 954 m
954916 0 km4.0 km

Highest point 954 m, lowest 916 m, 105 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6574° N, 116.4586° 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 163 trails in Hinton and the Foothills

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