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1.9 miles
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-250 ft
Altitude change
5,127 ft
Altitude min
5,377 ft
Altitude start
5,128 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
840 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat

Hector Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Louise
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1349 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #330010 in Mountain Biking
    • #319001 in Trail Running
    • #329101 in Hiking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Hector is a 3 km popular green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Lake Louise Alberta. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hector located?
      Hector is located in Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Lake Louise trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.45443, -116.2038.
      ▼ How hard is Hector?
      Hector is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hector?
      Hector has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,127 ft to 5,377 ft.
      ▼ Is Hector a point to point trail?
      Hector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Hector?
      Hector is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Hector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ski Hector. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hector?
      Hector is a very popular trail. There have been 143 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 150 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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