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Boreal Loop

Near Sturgeon Lake · Young's Point Provincial Park

Easy · Loop

Trail score 26 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Boreal Loop is a 2.8 km loop trail near Sturgeon Lake in Young's Point Provincial Park. It is close to flat, staying between 699 m and 718 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
2.8km
Elevation gain
29m
Estimated time
45min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
718m
Lowest point
699m

Elevation profile

699 m to 718 m
718699 0 km2.8 km

Highest point 718 m, lowest 699 m, 29 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, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 55.1455° N, 117.5708° 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:

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