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West Side Trail

Near Waugh · Halfmoon Lake Natural Area

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 42 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

West Side Trail is a 2.9 km loop trail near Waugh in Halfmoon Lake Natural Area. The route gains 51 m in total and tops out at 671 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length
2.9km
Elevation gain
51m
Estimated time
50min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
671m
Lowest point
641m

Elevation profile

641 m to 671 m
671641 0 km2.6 km

Highest point 671 m, lowest 641 m, 51 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 19% 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, Trail running
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 54.0573° N, 113.3724° 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 3 trails in Halfmoon Lake Natural Area

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