Canol Heritage Trail
Canada · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 63/100
At a glance
| Countries | Canada |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Northwest Territories, Yukon (Mackenzie Mountains) |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 355 km |
| Typical duration | 18 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 1600 m |
| Best season | Jun-Aug |
| Start | Milepost 4 (across river from Norman Wells), NT |
| End | Macmillan Pass, YT |
| Permit / guide | No permit (extremely remote; river crossing by air/boat at start) |
| Special gear | full self-sufficiency; satellite communication recommended |
Score
63/100
WWII-pipeline wilderness route through the Mackenzie Mountains; one of North America's most remote trails
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
14-22 days typical per Wikipedia
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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