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Flapjack Lake 2 km N
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Flap Jack Lake Trail

Near Grave Flats · David Thompson Country

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Flap Jack Lake Trail is a 21.2 km out and back trail near Grave Flats. It runs 10.6 km each way. The route gains 507 m in total and tops out at 1,676 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Flapjack Lake and a stream crossing. Also used for backpacking.

Length
21.2km
10.6 km each way
Elevation gain
507m
Estimated time
6h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,676m
Lowest point
1,544m

Elevation profile

1,544 m to 1,676 m
1,6761,545 0 km10.6 km

Highest point 1,676 m, lowest 1,544 m, 507 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 21% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

100% LTE · 0% 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

  1. 0.0 kmStream crossing
  2. 3.4 kmStream crossing
  3. 4.9 kmFlapjack LakeLake
  4. 9.7 kmStream crossing
  5. 9.9 kmStream crossing

Good for

  • Hiking, Backpacking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Lake

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.8666° N, 116.9477° 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 377 trails in David Thompson Country

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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30