Whirlpool Point West Side

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve

Easy · Out and back

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

About this trail

Whirlpool Point West Side is a 1.4 km out and back trail in Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. It runs 0.7 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,349 m and 1,367 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Whirlpool Point. Much of the route follows North Saskatchewan River. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.4km; 0.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 34m
Estimated time: 25min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,367m
Lowest point: 1,349m

Elevation profile

1,349 m to 1,367 m

Highest point 1,367 m, lowest 1,349 m, 34 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.7 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

0.7 kmWhirlpool PointViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Kid friendly
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0014° N, 116.4703° 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