WhiteGoat Trail

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

WhiteGoat Trail is a 26.2 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 13.1 km each way. The route gains 1,612 m in total and tops out at 2,484 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 11 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Whitegoat Creek Trail at 0.7 km and Whitegoat Pass at 1.3 km, and passes many other mapped junctions. Much of the route follows Whitegoat Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 26.2km; 13.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,612m
Estimated time: 11h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,484m
Lowest point: 1,383m

Elevation profile

1,383 m to 2,484 m

Highest point 2,484 m, lowest 1,383 m, 1,612 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 47% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 64% of route

64% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 4.7 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.

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, River or creek, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2159° N, 116.4762° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30