Quirk Creek Trail
McLean Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone, Alberta, Canada
Out-and-back trail in McLean Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Public Land Use Zone, Alberta, Canada. Hiking & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 16 mi (25.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,175 ft (358 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 45 min
- High point
- 5,558 ft (1,694 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Quirk Creek Trail
How long is Quirk Creek Trail?
Quirk Creek Trail is 16 mi (25.7 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 45 min. It climbs 1,175 ft (358 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,558 ft (1,694 m).
How hard is Quirk Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Quirk Creek Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Cobble Flats.
Are there water and toilets on Quirk Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Quirk Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (16% under trees).
What can you do on Quirk Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes. Surface: gravel.
Is this a good week for Quirk Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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