Tonquin Valley Trail

Canada Canada

Worth knowing

The Tonquin Valley Trail runs for a length of 43 kilometers through Canada.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 2 days to walk the Tonquin Valley Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and on campsites.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

Facts about Tonquin Valley Trail

Difficulty
Length
43 km
Elevation gain
950 m
Elevation loss
1.200 m
Highest Point
2.210 m
Lowest Point
Trailhead Marmot Road / 1.480 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
43 km
950 m
1.200 m
2.210 m
Trailhead Marmot Road
1.480 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Tonquin Valley Trail
  • in a tent/tarp
  • on campsites
Solitude on the Tonquin Valley Trail
Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

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Arrival to the Tonquin Valley Trail

You will arrive via Edmonton International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Taxi. Duration approx. 6 hours.

Departure from the Tonquin Valley Trail

Departure is via Edmonton International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Taxi. Takes about 6 hours.

Map and elevation profile of the Tonquin Valley Trail

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