Linnet Lake Trail

Near Waterton Park · Waterton Lakes National Park

Easy · Loop

Trail score 56 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Linnet Lake Trail is a 1.0 km loop trail near Waterton Park in Waterton Lakes National Park. It is close to flat, staying between 1,284 m and 1,297 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 20 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Middle Waterton Lake. Also used for walking and mountain biking.

Length: 1.0km
Elevation gain: 25m
Estimated time: 20min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,297m
Lowest point: 1,284m

Elevation profile

1,284 m to 1,297 m

Highest point 1,297 m, lowest 1,284 m, 25 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% 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

0.0 kmMiddle Waterton LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.0634° N, 113.9039° W.

Driving directions

Waterton Lakes National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery Pass

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.

Official details

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 63 trails in Waterton Lakes National Park

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