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2.2 miles
Distance
2,260 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:59:54
Avg time
2,211 ft
Altitude change
6,023 ft
Altitude min
8,235 ft
Altitude max
6,023 ft
Altitude start
8,235 ft
Altitude end
19.4%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
77.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
869 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:59:54
Avg time
Mount Burke Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCataract Creek
Alberta -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerAlberta Parks
Things may have changed since the 2013 floods, but there is some great riding up high on the ridge
Access Info
The 2013 floods might have blown out the creek more than the 1995 floods, but the rest of the trail should be unaffected.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 11 rides
- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to mount-burke-trail trailhead
(50.283290, -114.556070)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Burke Trail
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Where is Mount Burke Trail located?
Mount Burke Trail is located in Cataract Creek, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Cataract Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.28329, -114.55607.
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How hard is Mount Burke Trail?
Mount Burke Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Mount Burke Trail?
Mount Burke Trail has 2,260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,023 ft to 8,235 ft.
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Is Mount Burke Trail a point to point trail?
Mount Burke Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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