Thompson Lake

Near Hinton · Hinton and the Foothills

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 53 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Thompson Lake is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Hinton. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 90 m in total and tops out at 1,087 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It passes five mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Thompson Lake. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.1km; 2.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 90m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,087m
Lowest point: 1,052m

Elevation profile

1,052 m to 1,087 m

Highest point 1,087 m, lowest 1,052 m, 90 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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

0.9 kmThompson LakeLake

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.3933° N, 117.5749° 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 163 trails in Hinton and the Foothills

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30