Wild Horse Loop
Southern Alberta
Trail score 16 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Wild Horse Loop is a 4.8 km out and back trail. It runs 2.4 km each way. The route gains 124 m in total and tops out at 1,592 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a campground. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 4.8km
- 2.4 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 124m
- Estimated time
- 1h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,592m
- Lowest point
- 1,547m
Elevation profile
1,547 m to 1,592 mHighest point 1,592 m, lowest 1,547 m, 124 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 37% of route
25% LTE · 12% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 1.5 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
- 0.4 kmCampground
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Camping
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.6982° N, 115.2825° 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:
Nearby trails
- Blue Hill LoopHard · 15.7 km · 799 m gain · 5.4 km away
- Mount Minos South Ridge RouteHard · 13.5 km · 770 m gain · 9.5 km away
- Wildhorse Ridge RouteHard · 5.5 km · 772 m gain · 10.5 km away
- The Diamond RouteHard · 16.6 km · 1,445 m gain · 10.6 km away
- Panther Wagon Trail RerouteHard · 16.7 km · 331 m gain · 11.0 km away
- Labyrinth Mountain RouteHard · 12.0 km · 634 m gain · 11.1 km away
All 249 trails in Southern Alberta
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