James Lake Trail

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 40 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

James Lake Trail is a 2.6 km loop trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. The route gains 84 m in total and tops out at 1,640 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It meets Eagle Lake Trail at 1.8 km. Five side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m, 0.4 km and 0.7 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Eagle Lake. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.6km
Elevation gain: 84m
Estimated time: 55min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,640m
Lowest point: 1,573m

Elevation profile

1,573 m to 1,640 m

Highest point 1,640 m, lowest 1,573 m, 84 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 28% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 77% of route

77% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.6 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

1.3 kmEagle LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.7313° N, 115.4367° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

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