Whirlpool Point East Side

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve

Easy · Loop

Trail score 36 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Whirlpool Point East Side is a 1.6 km loop trail in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. It is close to flat, staying between 1,343 m and 1,363 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.6km
Elevation gain: 30m
Estimated time: 30min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,363m
Lowest point: 1,343m

Elevation profile

1,343 m to 1,363 m

Highest point 1,363 m, lowest 1,343 m, 30 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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
Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0033° N, 116.4642° 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 14 trails in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30