Hayburger Trail
Near Lamont · Elk Island National Park
Trail score 42 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Hayburger Trail is a 8.9 km loop trail near Lamont in Elk Island National Park. It is close to flat, staying between 710 m and 736 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. At 5.5 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 1.1 km side branch with the same name. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 8.9km
- Elevation gain
- 31m
- Estimated time
- 2h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Loop
- Highest point
- 736m
- Lowest point
- 710m
Elevation profile
710 m to 736 mHighest point 736 m, lowest 710 m, 31 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 5% 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
- 4.2 kmStream crossing
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.6082° N, 112.8123° W.
Elk Island National Park admission
National park admission required
Pass details
Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.
Information checked October 21, 2026.
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
- #2 Simmons TrailHard · 14.5 km · 136 m gain · 4.2 km away
- Simmons TrailEasy · 3.6 km · 45 m gain · 4.2 km away
- Shirley Lake TrailModerate · 11.5 km · 89 m gain · 4.2 km away
- Tawayik Lake TrailHard · 16.1 km · 97 m gain · 4.3 km away
- Moss Lake trail optionEasy · 1.6 km · 11 m gain · 4.3 km away
- Wood Bison TrailHard · 15.8 km · 76 m gain · 4.8 km away
All 12 trails in Elk Island National Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30