Telephone Line Trail
David Thompson Country
Trail score 26 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Telephone Line Trail is a 8.0 km out and back trail. It runs 4.0 km each way. The route gains 171 m in total and tops out at 1,687 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 8.0km
- 4.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 171m
- Estimated time
- 2h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,687m
- Lowest point
- 1,584m
Elevation profile
1,584 m to 1,687 mHighest point 1,687 m, lowest 1,584 m, 171 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 4.0 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, Horseback riding
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7306° N, 115.5858° 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
- BanffEasy · 4.1 km · 13 m gain · 0.8 km away
- Mare's RidgeEasy · 7.3 km · 163 m gain · 0.8 km away
- Well Site TrailModerate · 14.6 km · 461 m gain · 1.5 km away
- South River TrailEasy · 0.8 km · 14 m gain · 1.5 km away
- Well SiteEasy · 3.6 km · 42 m gain · 1.9 km away
- Hidden Falls TrailEasy · 3.5 km · 187 m gain · 1.9 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30