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Wapiti Dunes

Near Wedgewood · Grande Prairie

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 38 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

1 km Open the map

About this trail

Wapiti Dunes is a 3.0 km out and back trail near Wedgewood. It runs 1.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 654 m and 656 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.6 km. The map also shows four separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
3.0km
1.5 km each way
Elevation gain
1m
Estimated time
45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
656m
Lowest point
654m

Elevation profile

654 m to 656 m
656654 0 km1.5 km

Highest point 656 m, lowest 654 m, 1 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 1% 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.

Good for

  • Hiking, Walking, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 55.0928° N, 118.8114° 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 46 trails in Grande Prairie

County of Grande Prairie open data
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30