Moss Lake trail option

Near Lamont · Elk Island National Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Moss Lake trail option is a 1.6 km out and back trail near Lamont in Elk Island National Park. It runs 0.8 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 727 m and 734 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.6km; 0.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 11m
Estimated time: 25min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 734m
Lowest point: 727m

Elevation profile

727 m to 734 m

Highest point 734 m, lowest 727 m, 11 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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.

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Rankings

11in Best hikes in Elk Island National Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6435° N, 112.8391° W.

Driving directions

Elk Island National Park admission

National park admission required

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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