Trans Canada Trail

Near Sherwood Park · Strathcona Science Provincial Park

Moderate · Point to point

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

About this trail

Trans Canada Trail is a 6.1 km point to point trail near Sherwood Park in Strathcona Science Provincial Park. The route gains 71 m in total and tops out at 700 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It passes 11 mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Centennial Lake. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 6.1km
Elevation gain: 71m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Point to point
Highest point: 700m
Lowest point: 629m

Elevation profile

629 m to 700 m

Highest point 700 m, lowest 629 m, 71 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% 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

5.3 kmCentennial LakeLake

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.5630° N, 113.3768° 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 7 trails in Strathcona Science Provincial Park

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