Pinto Lake Trail

Pinto Lake Public Land Recreation Area

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 48 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Pinto Lake Trail is a 7.4 km out and back trail in Pinto Lake Public Land Recreation Area. It runs 3.7 km each way. The route gains 117 m in total and tops out at 1,763 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Great Divide Trail at 0.9 km. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.2 km and 0.9 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Pinto Lake, a stream crossing and a campground. Also used for trail running.

Length: 7.4km; 3.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 117m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,763m
Lowest point: 1,738m

Elevation profile

1,738 m to 1,763 m

Highest point 1,763 m, lowest 1,738 m, 117 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 3.7 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 kmPinto LakeLake
0.9 kmStream crossing
1.4 kmPinto Lake CampgroundCampground

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake, Camping

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.1297° N, 116.8544° 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 5 trails in Pinto Lake Public Land Recreation Area

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