Tower Trail

Near Elkwater · Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 48 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Tower Trail 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 159 m in total and tops out at 1,437 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Cobble Miner Trail at 1.0 km and Lower Mystery Trail at 1.5 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.7km; 1.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 159m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,437m
Lowest point: 1,279m

Elevation profile

1,279 m to 1,437 m

Highest point 1,437 m, lowest 1,279 m, 159 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% 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
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6568° N, 110.2889° 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 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