Track 6
Near Swan Hills · Central Alberta
Trail score 13 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Track 6 is a 25.2 km out and back trail near Swan Hills. It runs 12.6 km each way. The route gains 434 m in total and tops out at 1,212 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 30 minutes of moving time. At 6.3 km a 0.4 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 backpacking.
- Length
- 25.2km
- 12.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 434m
- Estimated time
- 7h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,212m
- Lowest point
- 1,066m
Elevation profile
1,066 m to 1,212 mHighest point 1,212 m, lowest 1,066 m, 434 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
74% LTE · 26% 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, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.9233° N, 115.7680° 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
- Track 18Hard · 25.8 km · 576 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Track 13Hard · 21.1 km · 489 m gain · 11.6 km away
- Track 15Hard · 78.4 km · 1,509 m gain · 11.7 km away
- Track 11Moderate · 9.1 km · 179 m gain · 13.7 km away
- Track 19Moderate · 9.3 km · 111 m gain · 15.4 km away
- Swan HillsModerate · 11.4 km · 238 m gain · 15.5 km away
All 279 trails in Central Alberta
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