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Thompson Creek Trail

Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 57 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Thompson Creek Trail is a 7.4 km out and back trail in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.7 km each way. The route gains 805 m in total and tops out at 2,341 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 15 minutes of moving time.

Length
7.4km
3.7 km each way
Elevation gain
805m
Estimated time
5h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,341m
Lowest point
1,536m

Elevation profile

1,536 m to 2,341 m
2,3411,536 0 km3.7 km

Highest point 2,341 m, lowest 1,536 m, 805 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 65% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
3.7 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
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Views, River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0228° N, 116.6553° 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 24 trails in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone

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