Hoodoo Creek Hike David Thompson Country

Hoodoo Creek trailhead is located 3km south of Windy Point next to Abraham Lake on the David Thompson Highway (#11) 186km west of Rocky Mountain House. A 4.5 hour drive from Edmonton, 3.6 hours from Calgary. If you're traveling from Calgary the route through the National Parks is shorter then heading through Rocky Mountain House. For the hike allow 3-4 hours return, approximate elevation gain is 420m. Park at Hoodoo Creek on highway #11 just east of David Thompson Resort. The trailhead starts on the north side of the highway on the east side of Hoodoo Creek then winds it way up the creek canyon. Follow the trail along the creek until you reach the Hoodoos. The Hoodoos and the large boulders on top of them look like they're ready to fall at any moment. From here the trail disappears and the hike turns into an easy creek and canyon scramble. Hoodoo Creek runs crystal clear and is very inviting on a hot day. The clear pools found in the rock slaps are beautiful. As you scramble your way up the canyon you'll see a cave opening on your right. A short quick hike up the scree slope places you in the caves entrance. The cave has a very large cavern with a tunnel leading towards the back wall where it looks like another tunnel extends on higher above. A few old trees have been dragged to this point for the use of a ladder. There are several hiking trails located in this area. To mention a few, Alexander Henry's Trail, Siffleur Falls Hike, Crescent Falls Hike, Kinglet Lake Hike, Loudon Creek Hike, Two O'clock Ridge Hike, Tuff Puff, Vision Quest Hike, Windy Point Ridge, Allstones Lake Hike, Allstones Creek Hike, Ice Falls Loop, Coral Ridge Hike, Big Whirlpool & Whirlpool Ridge, Cline and Coral Canyons are all located near. You are in bear country.