Windy Hill
Near Hinton · William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Windy Hill is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Hinton in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 116 m in total and tops out at 1,445 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Barf Hill at 70 m and Creekside at 1.2 km, and passes one other mapped junction. At 1.7 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 60 m side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 3.6km
- 1.8 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 116m
- Estimated time
- 1h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,445m
- Lowest point
- 1,402m
Elevation profile
1,402 m to 1,445 mHighest point 1,445 m, lowest 1,402 m, 116 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
0% LTE · 100% 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.
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.4220° N, 117.7637° 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
All 25 trails in William A. Switzer Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30