Town Trail

About this trail

Town Trail is a 8.1 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 4.1 km each way. The route gains 96 m in total and tops out at 1,066 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Gully Trail at 1.3 km, Beaver Boardwalk at 1.5 km and Bighorn at 1.8 km, and passes seven other mapped junctions. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.3 km, 0.7 km and 1.5 km. 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. Along the way you pass Maxwell Lake and a viewpoint. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 1,066 m, lowest 1,020 m, 96 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.5 kmMaxwell LakeLake
2. 1.8 kmViewpointAt 1.8 km

Good for

• Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Stroller friendly
• Lake, Views

Rankings

• 1in Best hikes in Hinton and the Foothills
• 1in Best hikes near Hinton
• 1in Best moderate hikes in Hinton and the Foothills
• 1in Best hikes with views in Hinton and the Foothills
• 1in Best hikes with views near Hinton

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3922° N, 117.5755° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

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