Moss Lake Trail

Near Lamont · Elk Island National Park

Moderate · Loop

Trail score 63 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Moss Lake Trail is a 13.0 km loop trail near Lamont in Elk Island National Park. The route gains 130 m in total and tops out at 741 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Moss Lake trail option at 1.8 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 13.0km
Elevation gain: 130m
Estimated time: 3h30min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 741m
Lowest point: 721m

Elevation profile

721 m to 741 m

Highest point 741 m, lowest 721 m, 130 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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

6.3 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6544° N, 112.8315° W.

Driving directions

Elk Island 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 12 trails in Elk Island National Park

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