Linton Lake
Near La Crete · Northern Alberta
Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Linton Lake is a 10.2 km out and back trail near La Crete. It runs 5.1 km each way. The route gains 120 m in total and tops out at 341 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.6 km, 1.9 km and 2.9 km. The map also shows eight separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Linton Lake. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 10.2km
- 5.1 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 120m
- Estimated time
- 2h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 341m
- Lowest point
- 320m
Elevation profile
320 m to 341 mHighest point 341 m, lowest 320 m, 120 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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 kmLinton LakeLake
Good for
- Hiking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Lake
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 58.1737° N, 116.4913° W.
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:
All 37 trails in Northern Alberta
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30