Eagle Lake Trail

About this trail

Eagle Lake Trail is a 8.8 km out and back trail in Eagle Creek Public Land Recreation Area. It runs 4.4 km each way. The route gains 217 m in total and tops out at 1,622 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Eagle Mountain Route at 0.4 km, Trapline Trail at 1.1 km and James Lake Trail at 4.3 km, and passes nine other mapped junctions. Between 3.4 km and 3.6 km a 0.3 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Eagle Lake and a campground. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Highest point 1,622 m, lowest 1,553 m, 217 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmEagle LakeTrailhead
2. 2.5 kmCampground
3. 2.6 kmEagle LakeLake

Good for

• Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake, Camping

Rankings

• 1in Best hikes in the Eagle Creek Public Land Recreation Area
• 9in Best moderate hikes in David Thompson Country

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7259° N, 115.5018° 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

• Red Deer River NorthEasy · 6.9 km · 46 m gain · 0.4 km away
• WaterslideEasy · 8.1 km · 57 m gain · 0.4 km away
• Wolf Creek Trail LoopModerate · 6.1 km · 208 m gain · 0.9 km away
• Scalp Creek TrailHard · 29.2 km · 948 m gain · 1.0 km away
• Eagle Mountain RouteHard · 15.9 km · 1,503 m gain · 1.9 km away
• Ribbon PassEasy · 7.4 km · 90 m gain · 2.6 km away