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Lost Guide Lake 2 km N
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Lost Guide Lake Trail

Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 50 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Lost Guide Lake Trail is a 31.7 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 15.8 km each way. The route gains 1,026 m in total and tops out at 2,216 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 10 hours 45 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass Lost Guide Lake. Also used for backpacking.

Length
31.7km
15.8 km each way
Elevation gain
1,026m
Estimated time
10h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,216m
Lowest point
1,660m

Elevation profile

1,660 m to 2,216 m
2,2141,660 0 km15.9 km

Highest point 2,216 m, lowest 1,660 m, 1,026 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 32% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 29% of route

29% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
8.9 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. 10.2 kmLost Guide LakeLake
  2. 10.8 kmPass or saddle

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.8704° N, 115.8161° 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 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

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