Short Cut Lake

Near Grande Prairie · Grande Prairie

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 45 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Short Cut Lake is a 2.0 km out and back trail near Grande Prairie. It runs 1.0 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 646 m and 658 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.

Length: 2.0km; 1.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 28m
Estimated time: 35min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 658m
Lowest point: 646m

Elevation profile

646 m to 658 m

Highest point 658 m, lowest 646 m, 28 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.

Good for

Hiking, Walking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 55.1149° N, 118.7301° 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 46 trails in Grande Prairie

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