Tuff Puff to Whirlpool Ridge Route

About this trail

Tuff Puff to Whirlpool Ridge Route is a 7.8 km out and back trail in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.9 km each way. The route gains 883 m in total and tops out at 2,831 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Whirlpool Ridge Route at 3.5 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Between 1.3 km and 2.3 km a 1.2 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches.

Highest point 2,831 m, lowest 2,299 m, 883 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 69% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmTuff PuffSummit · 2,265 m
2. 3.4 kmWhirlpool RidgeSummit · 2,796 m

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Views, Alpine

Rankings

• 7in Best hikes with views in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone
• 8in Best hikes in Job/Cline Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0618° N, 116.4668° 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
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Kinglet Lake TrailHard · 5.7 km · 508 m gain · 0.7 km away
• 2oclock Creek TrailHard · 2.8 km · 355 m gain · 2.2 km away
• 2oclock Creek TrailHard · 3.3 km · 292 m gain · 2.6 km away
• Kinglet Lake TrailHard · 5.8 km · 405 m gain · 3.2 km away
• Tuff Puff Ridge RouteModerate · 7.2 km · 592 m gain · 3.2 km away
• Two O'Clock Ridge routeHard · 10.9 km · 1,141 m gain · 3.3 km away