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Difficulty
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Hard
Elevation
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749 m
Distance
This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
15.9 km
Duration
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5-7h
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Barwell Trail

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Hiking the Mount Barwell Trail is a half to full day effort that is very rewarding. With minimal crowds and excellent views, you can hike this as a lollipop or an out-and-back route. Watch for other users as this is a multi-use trail that is frequented by mountain bikers.

Route Description for Barwell Trail

Our route for the Barwell Trail shows a lollipop, however this can be done as an out-and-back if you choose to do so on your descent. Making a lollipop adds a more gentle descent to the end of your trip. Begin your hike from the trailhead parking area on the Mount Barwell trail. In 600 m you will reach a junction where you can join the Mount Barwell Bike trail that makes for a more direct ascent. Climb steadily for another 4.5 km before rejoining the main Mount Barwell route. Summit Mount Barwell before descending. Stay left on your descent and take the old road on the way down for an easy descent. There is also a direct Mount Barwell route from this junction that leads straight to the parking lot.

Getting to the Barwell Trail Trailhead

From Bragg Creek, join AB-22 southbound for roughly 0.6mi and take AB-66 westbound for 7.5mi before turning left onto McLean Creek Trail for 9.3mi. Turn into the Fisher Creek Provincial Recreation Area to park for your trailhead.

Route Information

  • When to do:

    May-October

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    No

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Lollipop

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