#2 Simmons Trail

Near Lamont · Elk Island National Park

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 64 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

#2 Simmons Trail is a 14.5 km out and back trail near Lamont in Elk Island National Park. It runs 7.3 km each way. The route gains 136 m in total and tops out at 733 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.8 km. Along the way you pass Oster Lake. Also used for mountain biking.

Length: 14.5km; 7.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 136m
Estimated time: 4h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 733m
Lowest point: 718m

Elevation profile

718 m to 733 m

Highest point 733 m, lowest 718 m, 136 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

6.6 kmOster LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6201° N, 112.8728° W.

Driving directions

Elk Island National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery Pass

Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 12 trails in Elk Island National Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30