Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)
Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
Out-and-back trail in Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,398 ft (731 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 5,295 ft (1,614 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Quaite Valley Backcountry Campground 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Barrier Dam Day Use Area 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)
How long is Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)?
Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail) is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,398 ft (731 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,295 ft (1,614 m).
How hard is Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)?
Parking at the far end. 9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)?
Drinking water on the way at 4.7 mi (7.6 km). Toilets: 4.7 mi (7.6 km), 4.8 mi (7.7 km), 16.7 mi (26.9 km).
Is Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail) shaded?
Partly shaded (68% under trees).
What can you do on Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Is this a good week for Trans Canada Trail (Quaite 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.
Trails near Trans Canada Trail (Quaite Creek Trail)
- Trans Canada Trail Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.7 km)
- Heart Creek Bunker Trail Alberta · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Exshaw Creek Trail Alberta · Hard · 6.5 mi (10.4 km)
- Powerline Trail Alberta · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- Heart Mountain Trail Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park · Expert · 9.2 mi (14.8 km)
- Acephale Trail Alberta · Moderate · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Quaite Creek Trail (TCT) Alberta · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Jura Cave Trail Alberta · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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