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3.1 miles
Distance
537 ft
Climb
-541 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-6 ft
Altitude change
6,000 ft
Altitude min
6,006 ft
Altitude start
6,001 ft
Altitude end
-15.1%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
866 ft
Distance flat

Sawmill Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #181775 in Hiking [+]
    • #186481 in Trail Running
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,206 in Hiking · Alberta [+]
    • #3,689 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Beautiful snowshoe trail mostly through the forest with incredible views from parking lot and from several viewpoints. Gets a LOT of snow in the winter. Fat bikeable if the snowshoers have packed down the trail enough. Very remote, no cell service

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Nov 8, 2026 @ 4:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Nov 8, 2026
Heads up that the trail had some high water flow damage over the summer of 2026. The lower section that travels through the river valley (the...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sawmill Loop Trail located?
      Sawmill Loop Trail is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.74874, -115.24527.
      ▼ How hard is Sawmill Loop Trail?
      Sawmill Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sawmill Loop Trail?
      Sawmill Loop Trail has 537 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 541 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,000 ft to 6,492 ft.
      ▼ Is Sawmill Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Sawmill Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sawmill Loop Trail?
      Sawmill Loop Trail is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sawmill Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sawmill Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sawmill Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sawmill Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Sawmill Loop Trail?
      Sawmill Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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