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Wapiabi Creek Trail

Near Wapiabi Gap · Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Wapiabi Creek Trail is a 16.9 km out and back trail near Wapiabi Gap in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone. It runs 8.4 km each way. The route gains 196 m in total and tops out at 1,667 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Wapiabi Creek.

Length
16.9km
8.4 km each way
Elevation gain
196m
Estimated time
4h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,667m
Lowest point
1,555m

Elevation profile

1,555 m to 1,667 m
1,6671,555 0 km8.5 km

Highest point 1,667 m, lowest 1,555 m, 196 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 95% of route

17% LTE · 78% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.5 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

  1. 4.6 kmStream crossing
  2. 4.8 kmStream crossing
  3. 6.4 kmStream crossing

Good for

  • Hiking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4952° N, 116.4175° 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 10 trails in Blackstone/Wapiabi Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30