Waterslide
David Thompson Country
Trail score 29 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Waterslide is a 3.2 km out and back trail. It runs 1.6 km each way. The route gains 65 m in total and tops out at 1,691 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 60 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 3.2km
- 1.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 65m
- Estimated time
- 60min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,691m
- Lowest point
- 1,625m
Elevation profile
1,625 m to 1,691 mHighest point 1,691 m, lowest 1,625 m, 65 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 1.6 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, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7482° N, 115.5776° W.
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
- Well Site TrailModerate · 14.6 km · 461 m gain · 1.0 km away
- BanffEasy · 4.1 km · 13 m gain · 2.0 km away
- Telephone Line TrailEasy · 8.0 km · 171 m gain · 2.0 km away
- Mare's RidgeEasy · 7.3 km · 163 m gain · 2.1 km away
- Scalp CreekModerate · 24.1 km · 622 m gain · 2.1 km away
- Well SiteEasy · 3.6 km · 42 m gain · 2.1 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30