An easy winter hike along Abraham Lake
A pretty frozen waterfall that’s well worth the short hike through the forest.
These falls may not be as dramatic in the winter as others nearby like Siffleur Falls, the Cline River Canyon or Crescent Falls but they’re still worth the effort. They are not as busy as the better-known frozen waterfalls meaning that you often have the place to yourself and the ability to walk right to the base of the falls allows you to really appreciate their scale.
The best times to visit are first thing in the morning and shortly before sunset when the light on the falls is at its best. Snowshoes are best after a snowfall but this trail is usually well packed enough to use ice cleats only on most days.
At a Glance
- Distance: 3.6 km return
- Elevation gain: ~120 m
- Challenge Level: Easy | Family Friendly
- Trail type: There and back
- Congestion: Minimal
- Management: Kiska / Wilson PLUZ
- Other Trail Uses: Snowmobiles are allowed on a section of the trail
Trailhead: Approximately 45 km west of Nordegg and 45 km east of Saskatchewan River Crossing. During the winter months the road to the Cline River Waste Transfer Station is not maintained. Park at the highway and walk up the access road.
The trail guide
Distances
- 0.3 km | Waste Transfer Station
- 0.5 km | Whitegoat Creek Trail
- 1.3 km | Whitegoat Falls Trail Junction
- 1.6 km | Junction
- 1.6 km | Steeper Hill / Creek Access
- 1.8 km | Whitegoat Falls
