Take this moderately steep but well-graded trail to see classic examples of upper-subalpine forest, treeline vegetation and the alpine region beyond. Along the way there are spectacular views of Angel Glacier.
OSM map layer · LineString
52.68, -118.04 · rel 16463023
52.68, -118.04 · rel 16463023
Cavell Meadows Trail
4,2 km from start to finish .
Alberta · 52.68°N ·
118.04°W
4,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
31
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
4× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× viewpoint
Edith Cavell Pond
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136 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Edith Cavell Pond
viewpoint ·
138 m off route
0,4 km
9%
Edith Cavell Pond
viewpoint ·
on the route
1,0 km
24%
Trail's End
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,1 km
75%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cavell Meadows Trail is 4.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cavell Meadows Trail takes approximately 1h 3min to complete.
No, Cavell Meadows Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cavell Meadows Trail starts near coordinates 52.6837, -118.0508.
Cavell Meadows Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Cavell Meadows Trail is maintained and managed by Parks Canada.