Hoodoos Trail
Willow Creek Hoodoos
Clusters of mushroom-shaped sandstone pillars capped with hard rock, the most iconic landform of the Drumheller badlands.
The Willow Creek Hoodoos lie about 15 km southeast of Drumheller, beside Highway 10. Soft sandstone has been eroded by wind and rain, while a hard caprock on top protects it, forming mushroom-shaped pillars several metres tall that are tens of millions of years old. The site has wooden boardwalks and viewing platforms, and trails lead up the nearby hills for views over the valley. Admission is free. Do not climb the pillars. Midday in summer is very hot, so visit in the early morning or evening. You can combine the visit with a tour of the Atlas Coal Mine on the same route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hoodoos Trail (Drumheller)
- East Coulee School Museum
- Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
- Star Mine Suspension Bridge
- Wayne & Last Chance Saloon
- World's Largest Dinosaur
- Canadian Badlands Passion Play
- Fossil World Dinosaur Discovery Centre