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Alberta
Yellowhead County

Athabasca Tower Trail

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Canada
Alberta
Yellowhead County

Athabasca Tower Trail

Easy

5.0

(2)

9

hikers

Athabasca Tower Trail

00:39

1.76km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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William A. Switzer Provincial Park

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William A. Switzer Provincial Park

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William Switzer Park is nestled in the heart of Alberta’s Northern Rockies, where a chain of five lakes, forests of pine, spruce, and aspen, and expansive mountain views offer a …

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124 m

Athabasca Tower Trail

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Athabasca Tower Trail is a short but relatively steep route that climbs through forest to the historic Athabasca fire lookout tower above the Joachim Valley. The ascent is well worth …

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874 m

Athabasca Lookout

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Athabasca Lookout is one of the best viewpoints in William A. Switzer Provincial Park, reached by a short but steep climb to a ridge overlooking the Joachim Valley and the …

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1.76 km

End point

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1.75 km

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1.75 km

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