McGuffin Lake portage trail
Near Lac La Biche · Lakeland Provincial Park
Trail score 30 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
McGuffin Lake portage trail is a 3.1 km out and back trail near Lac La Biche in Lakeland Provincial Park. It runs 1.5 km each way. The route gains 105 m in total and tops out at 669 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. Along the way you pass McGuffin Lake and Blackett Lake. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.1km
- 1.5 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 105m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 669m
- Lowest point
- 633m
Elevation profile
633 m to 669 mHighest point 669 m, lowest 633 m, 105 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% 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 kmMcGuffin LakeLake
- 1.5 kmBlackett LakeLake
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Lake
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.7592° N, 111.5848° 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:
Nearby trails
All 6 trails in Lakeland Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30