Simmons Trail

About this trail

Simmons Trail is a 3.6 km loop trail near Lamont in Elk Island National Park. The route gains 45 m in total and tops out at 734 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets #2 Simmons Trail at 1.8 km. At 2.0 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.6 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 734 m, lowest 718 m, 45 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% over 100 m.

Good for

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

Rankings

• 10in Best hikes in Elk Island National Park
• 13in Best loop hikes near Edmonton

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6201° N, 112.8728° 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:

• Elk Island visitor information
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• #2 Simmons TrailHard · 14.5 km · 136 m gain · 0.0 km away
• Shirley Lake TrailModerate · 11.5 km · 89 m gain · 0.2 km away
• Tawayik Lake TrailHard · 16.1 km · 97 m gain · 0.3 km away
• Moss Lake trail optionEasy · 1.6 km · 11 m gain · 3.4 km away
• Hayburger TrailModerate · 8.9 km · 31 m gain · 4.2 km away
• Moss Lake TrailModerate · 13.0 km · 130 m gain · 4.7 km away