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Onion Lake Trail

Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 46 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

500 m Open the map

About this trail

Onion Lake Trail is a 2.2 km out and back trail in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.1 km each way. The route gains 72 m in total and tops out at 2,276 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
2.2km
1.1 km each way
Elevation gain
72m
Estimated time
45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,276m
Lowest point
2,204m

Elevation profile

2,204 m to 2,276 m
2,2762,204 0 km1.1 km

Highest point 2,276 m, lowest 2,204 m, 72 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap
1.1 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, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Lake, Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0483° N, 116.2281° 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 55 trails in Upper Clearwater/Ram Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30