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Northeast Passage

Near Collingwood Cove · Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 35 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Wat Lake 1 km Open the map

About this trail

Northeast Passage is a 4.3 km out and back trail near Collingwood Cove in Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary. It runs 2.2 km each way. The route gains 63 m in total and tops out at 781 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It passes four mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Wat Lake. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
4.3km
2.2 km each way
Elevation gain
63m
Estimated time
1h15min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
781m
Lowest point
765m

Elevation profile

765 m to 781 m
781765 0 km2.2 km

Highest point 781 m, lowest 765 m, 63 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% 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

  1. 0.1 kmWat LakeLake

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3527° N, 112.9577° 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 10 trails in Ministik Lake Game Bird Sanctuary

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