Westlock Trail
Near South Baptiste · Central Alberta
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Westlock Trail is a 57.5 km out and back trail near South Baptiste. It runs 28.7 km each way. The route gains 792 m in total and tops out at 738 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 16 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Five side branches with the same name split off the route, at 5.1 km, 6.9 km, 10.0 km and further on. The map also shows 15 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 backpacking.
- Length
- 57.5km
- 28.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 792m
- Estimated time
- 16h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 738m
- Lowest point
- 683m
Elevation profile
683 m to 738 mHighest point 738 m, lowest 683 m, 792 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.6332° N, 113.6858° 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:
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All 279 trails in Central Alberta
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30