Johnson Lake Trail

Near Devil's Gap · Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 30 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Johnson Lake Trail is a 10.5 km out and back trail near Devil's Gap in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 5.3 km each way. The route gains 308 m in total and tops out at 1,770 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 10.5km; 5.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 308m
Estimated time: 3h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,770m
Lowest point: 1,613m

Elevation profile

1,613 m to 1,770 m

Highest point 1,770 m, lowest 1,613 m, 308 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 23% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

63% LTE · 37% 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

4.0 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.3178° N, 115.2038° 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 103 trails in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park

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