Shoreline Trail

Near Lamont · Elk Island National Park

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 54 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Shoreline Trail is a 6.2 km out and back trail near Lamont in Elk Island National Park. It runs 3.1 km each way. The route gains 76 m in total and tops out at 726 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Astotin Lake. Also used for trail running.

Length: 6.2km; 3.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 76m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 726m
Lowest point: 712m

Elevation profile

712 m to 726 m

Highest point 726 m, lowest 712 m, 76 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

0.2 kmAstotin LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6726° N, 112.8295° W.

Driving directions

Elk Island National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy Discovery Pass

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