Kinglet Lake Trail

About this trail

Kinglet Lake Trail is a 5.8 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.9 km each way. The route gains 405 m in total and tops out at 2,113 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 2.3 km. Along the way you pass Kinglet Lake, a viewpoint and a campground.

Highest point 2,113 m, lowest 1,715 m, 405 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 48% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.2 kmViewpointAt 2.2 km
2. 2.8 kmKinglet LakeLake
3. 2.9 kmCampground

Good for

• Hiking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake, Views, Camping, Alpine

Rankings

• 6in Best lake hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 8in Best hikes with views in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 9in Best hard hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
• 9in Best lake hikes in David Thompson Country
• 10in Best hikes in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0368° N, 116.4442° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Tuff Puff Ridge RouteModerate · 7.2 km · 592 m gain · 0.0 km away
• Kinglet Lake TrailEasy · 1.8 km · 85 m gain · 0.2 km away
• Kinglet Lake and Tuff Puff Ridge TrailModerate · 4.2 km · 365 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Kootenay Plains WalkEasy · 3.1 km · 23 m gain · 1.9 km away
• Ice Climb TrailEasy · 2.4 km · 96 m gain · 1.9 km away
• Whirlpool Ridge Alt RouteHard · 4.5 km · 538 m gain · 2.4 km away