Mosquito Lake Trail

About this trail

Mosquito Lake Trail is a 10.4 km out and back trail near Tweedie in Lakeland Provincial Park. It runs 5.2 km each way. The route gains 196 m in total and tops out at 661 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Jackson Lake south portage at 5.0 km. At 2.8 km a 1.0 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Jackson Lake and a campground. Also used for trail running and backpacking.

Highest point 661 m, lowest 626 m, 196 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmJackson Lake EastCampground
2. 0.0 kmJackson LakeLake
3. 1.1 kmJackson Lake SouthCampground

Good for

• Hiking, Trail running, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Lake, Camping

Rankings

• 1in Best hikes in Lakeland Provincial Park
• 4in Best moderate hikes in Alberta Lakeland
• 10in Best hikes in Alberta Lakeland
• 10in Best lake hikes in Alberta Lakeland

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.8128° N, 111.5221° 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
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Dabbs Lake Portage trailEasy · 2.8 km · 78 m gain · 4.1 km away
• Jackson Lake trailModerate · 6.5 km · 120 m gain · 5.5 km away
• Blackett Lake Portage trailEasy · 1.5 km · 57 m gain · 7.1 km away
• McGuffin Lake portage trailEasy · 3.1 km · 105 m gain · 7.2 km away