Willow Creek Ridge Route

Near Nanton · Southern Alberta

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Willow Creek Ridge Route is a 22.2 km out and back trail near Nanton. It runs 11.1 km each way. The route gains 982 m in total and tops out at 1,642 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 9.0 km. Along the way you pass Chain Lakes Reservoir. Also used for mountain biking and backpacking.

Length: 22.2km; 11.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 982m
Estimated time: 8h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,642m
Lowest point: 1,312m

Elevation profile

1,312 m to 1,642 m

Highest point 1,642 m, lowest 1,312 m, 982 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 36% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

76% LTE · 24% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 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

0.0 kmChain Lakes ReservoirLake

Good for

Hiking, Mountain biking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake, Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.2059° N, 114.2016° 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 249 trails in Southern Alberta

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