Windy Point Tr
Near Diamond Valley · Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
Trail score 35 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Windy Point Tr is a 10.7 km out and back trail near Diamond Valley in Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 5.4 km each way. The route gains 441 m in total and tops out at 1,603 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Foran Grade Tr at 1.1 km. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 10.7km
- 5.4 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 441m
- Estimated time
- 3h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,603m
- Lowest point
- 1,371m
Elevation profile
1,371 m to 1,603 mHighest point 1,603 m, lowest 1,371 m, 441 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.6535° N, 114.5641° W.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass
Vehicle pass required when parking
Pass details
Vehicles parked at provincial park and public land sites in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley need this pass. It is registered to the licence plate. People arriving without a vehicle do not need one, and official exemptions and free days may apply.
$15 daily for one vehicle · $90 yearly for up to three vehicles
Information and prices checked October 21, 2026.
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
- Windy Point RouteHard · 1.6 km · 253 m gain · 0.4 km away
- Gleason Ridge RouteHard · 10.6 km · 481 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Foran Grade TrModerate · 6.9 km · 330 m gain · 1.6 km away
- Mount McNab RouteModerate · 6.1 km · 492 m gain · 3.3 km away
- Wolf Creek TrailModerate · 9.6 km · 221 m gain · 3.3 km away
- Sheep Valley TrailsHard · 48.9 km · 1,673 m gain · 3.3 km away
All 34 trails in Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30