YMCA Camp
Eagle Creek Natural Area
Trail score 35 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
YMCA Camp is a 7.5 km out and back trail in Eagle Creek Natural Area. It runs 3.7 km each way. The route gains 204 m in total and tops out at 1,749 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 7.5km
- 3.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 204m
- Estimated time
- 2h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,749m
- Lowest point
- 1,606m
Elevation profile
1,606 m to 1,749 mHighest point 1,749 m, lowest 1,606 m, 204 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 21% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 62% of route
62% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 1.4 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, Horseback riding
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7369° N, 115.5366° 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
- Falls RouteEasy · 1.1 km · 35 m gain · 0.2 km away
- Poplar Ridge TrailEasy · 10.1 km · 275 m gain · 0.3 km away
- Bighorn CampgroundEasy · 1.2 km · 12 m gain · 0.4 km away
- Old Forestry RoadEasy · 5.3 km · 151 m gain · 0.5 km away
- PastureEasy · 4.0 km · 75 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Bighorn Falls/Evangeline Peak RouteEasy · 1.8 km · 52 m gain · 0.5 km away
All 3 trails in Eagle Creek Natural Area
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30