Haig Lake South Trail

Castle Special Management Area Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Haig Lake South Trail is a 7.9 km out and back trail in Castle Special Management Area Public Land Use Zone. It runs 4.0 km each way. The route gains 394 m in total and tops out at 1,809 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. Along the way you pass Haig Lake. Also used for trail running.

Length: 7.9km; 4.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 394m
Estimated time: 3h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,809m
Lowest point: 1,444m

Elevation profile

1,444 m to 1,809 m

Highest point 1,809 m, lowest 1,444 m, 394 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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

3.9 kmHaig LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.3147° N, 114.4146° 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 2 trails in Castle Special Management Area Public Land Use Zone

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