Trans Canada Trail

Near Lacombe · Central Alberta

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 17 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Trans Canada Trail is a 8.3 km out and back trail near Lacombe. It runs 4.1 km each way. The route gains 52 m in total and tops out at 883 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 2.6 km. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 8.3km; 4.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 52m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 883m
Lowest point: 853m

Elevation profile

853 m to 883 m

Highest point 883 m, lowest 853 m, 52 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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

3.6 kmViewpointAt 3.6 km

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4559° N, 113.7478° 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 279 trails in Central Alberta

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