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250 m N
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Happy Trails

Near High River · George Lane Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 44 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Happy Trails is a 4.7 km out and back trail near High River in George Lane Park. It runs 2.4 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,038 m and 1,044 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It passes four mapped trail junctions. At 1.9 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.4 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Highwood River. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
4.7km
2.4 km each way
Elevation gain
8m
Estimated time
1h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,044m
Lowest point
1,038m

Elevation profile

1,038 m to 1,044 m
1,0441,038 0 km2.4 km

Highest point 1,044 m, lowest 1,038 m, 8 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% 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, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
  • River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.5821° N, 113.8722° 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 1 trails in George Lane Park

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