WHERE THE NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER MEETS ABRAHAM LAKE
The short hike up Flag Hill above Preacher’s Point takes you to some nice views of Abraham Lake and the Kootenay Plains.
It’s a quick hike but there’s no reason not to bring a book along and linger for a while to enjoy the views.
At a Glance
- Distance: 1.6 km return
- Elevation gain: ~75 m
- Challenge Level: Easy
- Trail type: There and back
- Congestion: Minimal
- Management: Kiska / Wilson PLUZ
- Other Trail Uses: None
- Trailhead: Approximately 59 km west of Nordegg and 31 km east of Saskatchewan River Crossing on Highway 11. Look for an abandoned driveway with a culvert on the side of the road.
THE TRAIL GUIDE
FLAG HILL ACCESS | 0.8 KM
- 0.1 km | Look for a faint trail next to an old streambed
- 0.3 km | Base of the hill
- 0.8 km | Top of Flag Hill
FLAG HILL RETURN TRAIL | 0.8 KM
- Retrace your steps back to the trailhead
THE JOURNEY
From the old access where you parked, walk up along the edge of the forest along the road until you come across a dry creek bed and find a faint path. From there, make your way to the base of the ridge straight ahead. At the bottom of the ridge the trail becomes obvious, making it’s way up the hill to the makeshift flagpole.
THE RETURN TRAIL
Head back to the trailhead following the same route as you did on the way up.
