Alberta's Iron Horse Trail

About this trail

Alberta's Iron Horse Trail is a 384.8 km out and back trail near Cold Lake. It runs 192.4 km each way. The route gains 1,463 m in total and tops out at 693 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 100 hours of moving time. It meets Iron Horse Trail at 1.3 km, and passes many other mapped junctions. Four side branches with the same name split off the route, at 2.8 km, 2.9 km, 99.5 km and 99.9 km. The map also shows nine separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Moose Lake and Smoky Lake Pumpkin Park. Also used for mountain biking, horseback riding and backpacking.

Highest point 693 m, lowest 497 m, 1,463 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 26% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 49.1 kmMoose LakeLake
2. 169.7 kmSmoky Lake Pumpkin ParkLandmark

Good for

• Hiking, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake

Rankings

• 3in Best hikes near Cold Lake
• 4in Best hikes in Alberta Lakeland
• 4in Best lake hikes in Alberta Lakeland

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.4155° N, 110.2632° W.

Driving directions

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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Iron Horse TrailHard · 15.3 km · 118 m gain · 7.9 km away
• Lakeshore TrailModerate · 7.0 km · 120 m gain · 9.5 km away
• Campground TrailEasy · 4.4 km · 74 m gain · 11.7 km away
• Main Road TrailEasy · 5.1 km · 58 m gain · 11.7 km away