CanadaCanada very hard Point to point

Canol Heritage Trail

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366 km Length
approx. 18 days Duration
6.250 m Elevation gain
7.550 m Elevation loss
1.710 m Highest point
May–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the Canol Heritage Trail

Difficulty
Length 366 km
Elevation gain 6.250 m
Elevation loss 7.550 m
Highest Point 1.710 m
Lowest Point 62 m · Sahtu Lands
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

366 km
6.250 m
7.550 m
1.710 m
Sahtu Lands
62 m

Best time to go

May – September
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About the trail

The Canol Heritage Trail runs for a length of 366 kilometers through Canada.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as very hard and it usually takes 18 days to walk the Canol Heritage 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 unmanaged huts and in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. 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.

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Good to know about the Canol Heritage Trail

Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (There is no possibility to buy food on the way).
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
No sections accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Canol Heritage Trail

Arrival

You will arrive to Canol Heritage Trail via Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Airplane. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Canol Heritage Trail is via Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Airplane. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in unmanaged huts
  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements

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