Sturgeon Trail
Near Sturgeon Lake · Young's Point Provincial Park
Trail score 54 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Sturgeon Trail is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Sturgeon Lake in Young's Point Provincial Park. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 78 m in total and tops out at 705 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Loop A Trail at 1.6 km and Loop B Trail at 1.7 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass Sturgeon Lake. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.6km
- 1.8 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 78m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 705m
- Lowest point
- 685m
Elevation profile
685 m to 705 mHighest point 705 m, lowest 685 m, 78 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% 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
- 1.2 kmSturgeon LakeLake
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Lake
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 55.1181° N, 117.5597° W.
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 4 trails in Young's Point Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30