Alberta · Hiking

Lakeside Trail

A 1.3-mile loop in Alberta, Canada.

1.3 mi
loop
483 ft
climb
4,460 ft
high point
Loop
route

Lakeside Trail is a 1.3-mile loop in Alberta, Canada, inside Cypress Hills Provincial Park. It runs between about 4,280 ft and 4,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 480 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Elkwater, about 4.5 miles east of the trailhead. For camping, Spruce Coulee Campground and Aspen Ridge Group Use Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

  • NearbySpruce Coulee Trail · Spruce Coulee East · Reesor Hills TCT

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