Timbergulch Trail
A demanding fifteen-kilometre circuit through three glacial coulees and prime bison habitat.
Route overview
Timbergulch Trail in West Block.
Timbergulch Trail is one of the most substantial maintained trails in the West Block. Three prominent coulee bottoms create repeated changes in terrain and support habitat where bison may linger. The route’s value lies in prairie scale and landform diversity, not in forcing passage past animals. A bison blocking the maintained alignment is a reason to wait at a safe distance or turn around.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- West Block
- Distance
- 15.0 km
- Typical duration
- 300-360 minutes
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- normal park admission for a day hike; backcountry permit required if converted to an overnight itinerary
Safety context
isolation, long distance, coulee ascents and descents, bison habitat, snakes, heat, wildfire, lightning and limited cell service Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
isolation, long distance, coulee ascents and descents, bison habitat, snakes, heat, wildfire, lightning and limited cell service
Why find a buddy
best for experienced, endurance-matched hikers carrying navigation backup and emergency reserves
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