Alces Trail
Near Sturgeon Lake · Young's Point Provincial Park
Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Alces Trail is a 1.0 km out and back trail near Sturgeon Lake in Young's Point Provincial Park. It runs 0.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 684 m and 696 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 15 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 1.0km
- 0.5 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 17m
- Estimated time
- 15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 696m
- Lowest point
- 684m
Elevation profile
684 m to 696 mHighest point 696 m, lowest 684 m, 17 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 7% 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.
Good for
- Hiking, Walking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Stroller friendly
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 55.1158° N, 117.5760° W.
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 4 trails in Young's Point Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30