Well Site Trail

David Thompson Country

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

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

About this trail

Well Site Trail is a 14.6 km out and back trail. It runs 7.3 km each way. The route gains 461 m in total and tops out at 1,852 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 5 hours of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.4 km. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 4.5 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length: 14.6km; 7.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 461m
Estimated time: 5h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,852m
Lowest point: 1,601m

Elevation profile

1,601 m to 1,852 m

Highest point 1,852 m, lowest 1,601 m, 461 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 7.3 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, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7403° N, 115.5712° 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 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