East

Near Whispering Hills · Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

East is a 6.3 km out and back trail near Whispering Hills in Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary. It runs 3.1 km each way. The route gains 45 m in total and tops out at 781 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Waskahegan Trail at 0.2 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Length: 6.3km; 3.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 45m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 781m
Lowest point: 761m

Elevation profile

761 m to 781 m

Highest point 781 m, lowest 761 m, 45 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.

Along the way

2.4 kmStream crossing

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.2905° N, 112.9278° 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 10 trails in Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary

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