Trans Canada Trail

Near Blackfalds · Southern Alberta

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 25 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Trans Canada Trail is a 10.8 km out and back trail near Blackfalds. It runs 5.4 km each way. The route gains 88 m in total and tops out at 877 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. It passes seven mapped trail junctions. At 0.5 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.4 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Lacombe Lake and a campground. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and backpacking.

Length: 10.8km; 5.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 88m
Estimated time: 3h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 877m
Lowest point: 859m

Elevation profile

859 m to 877 m

Highest point 877 m, lowest 859 m, 88 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% 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.

Along the way

2.5 kmWatipi CampgroundCampground
4.0 kmLacombe LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash), Paved
Lake, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3915° N, 113.8068° 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 249 trails in Southern Alberta

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30