Whitehorse Creek Trails

Near Cadomin · Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Hard · Out and back

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

About this trail

Whitehorse Creek Trails is a 28.4 km out and back trail near Cadomin in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 14.2 km each way. The route gains 1,261 m in total and tops out at 2,268 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 10 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Luscar Mountain Scramble at 7.6 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. At 2.6 km a 0.8 km side branch with the same name splits off. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Whitehorse Creek. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 28.4km; 14.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,261m
Estimated time: 10h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,268m
Lowest point: 1,619m

Elevation profile

1,619 m to 2,268 m

Highest point 2,268 m, lowest 1,619 m, 1,261 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 60% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 47% of route

13% LTE · 34% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 4.9 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 53.0042° N, 117.3779° 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 3 trails in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

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