Nature's Way

Near Spruce Grove · Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Easy · Loop

Trail score 64 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Nature's Way is a 2.3 km loop trail near Spruce Grove in Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area. It is close to flat, staying between 736 m and 751 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It meets Cranberry Corner at 0.9 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. At 1.3 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 50 m side branch with the same name. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Kettle Lake. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 2.3km
Elevation gain: 33m
Estimated time: 40min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 751m
Lowest point: 736m

Elevation profile

736 m to 751 m

Highest point 751 m, lowest 736 m, 33 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% 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 kmKettle LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6215° N, 114.0664° 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 4 trails in Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

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