Winchester Ridge Route

Dormer/Sheep Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Loop

Trail score 39 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Winchester Ridge Route is a 12.1 km loop trail in Dormer/Sheep Public Land Use Zone. The route gains 1,047 m in total and tops out at 2,497 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m and 5.9 km. 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. Along the way you pass the summit of Winchester Ridge.

Length: 12.1km
Elevation gain: 1,047m
Estimated time: 7h; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 2,497m
Lowest point: 1,794m

Elevation profile

1,794 m to 2,497 m

Highest point 2,497 m, lowest 1,794 m, 1,047 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 68% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 63% of route

63% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 2.3 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

5.9 kmWinchester RidgeSummit · 2,520 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.5889° N, 115.4184° 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 Dormer/Sheep Public Land Use Zone

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