Wellsite Mountain Route
Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 26 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Wellsite Mountain Route is a 7.9 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 4.0 km each way. The route gains 623 m in total and tops out at 2,532 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 15 minutes of moving time.
- Length
- 7.9km
- 4.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 623m
- Estimated time
- 4h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 2,532m
- Lowest point
- 1,929m
Elevation profile
1,929 m to 2,532 mHighest point 2,532 m, lowest 1,929 m, 623 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 59% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 7% of route
7% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 3.7 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
- 3.5 kmWellsite MountainSummit · 2,517 m
Good for
- Hiking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Views, Alpine
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7475° N, 115.6314° 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
- Hidden Falls TrailEasy · 3.5 km · 187 m gain · 3.4 km away
- South River TrailEasy · 0.8 km · 14 m gain · 3.5 km away
- Warden Rock TrailModerate · 6.8 km · 472 m gain · 3.5 km away
- Telephone Line TrailEasy · 8.0 km · 171 m gain · 3.7 km away
- WaterslideEasy · 3.2 km · 65 m gain · 3.7 km away
- Well Site TrailModerate · 14.6 km · 461 m gain · 4.2 km away
All 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30