Well Site
David Thompson Country
Trail score 28 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Well Site is a 3.6 km out and back trail. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 42 m in total and tops out at 1,601 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 3.6km
- 1.8 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 42m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,601m
- Lowest point
- 1,571m
Elevation profile
1,571 m to 1,601 mHighest point 1,601 m, lowest 1,571 m, 42 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 0% of route
0% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 1.8 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 51.7330° N, 115.5591° 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
- Scalp CreekModerate · 24.1 km · 622 m gain · 0.2 km away
- BanffEasy · 4.1 km · 13 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Mare's RidgeEasy · 7.3 km · 163 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Old Forestry RoadEasy · 5.3 km · 151 m gain · 1.1 km away
- PastureEasy · 4.0 km · 75 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Well Site TrailModerate · 14.6 km · 461 m gain · 1.2 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