Distant Woods

Near Muriel Lake · Muriel Lake M.D. Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 38 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Distant Woods is a 3.7 km out and back trail near Muriel Lake in Muriel Lake M.D. Park. It runs 1.9 km each way. The route gains 62 m in total and tops out at 607 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Birch at 0.1 km and Western Meadows at 0.5 km. Also used for walking, trail running and horseback riding.

Length: 3.7km; 1.9 km each way
Elevation gain: 62m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 607m
Lowest point: 573m

Elevation profile

573 m to 607 m

Highest point 607 m, lowest 573 m, 62 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.1773° N, 110.6641° 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 7 trails in Muriel Lake M.D. Park

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