Witches Broom Trail
Near Waugh · Halfmoon Lake Natural Area
Trail score 48 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Witches Broom Trail is a 4.6 km out and back trail near Waugh in Halfmoon Lake Natural Area. It runs 2.3 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 644 m and 650 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 4.6km
- 2.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 12m
- Estimated time
- 1h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 650m
- Lowest point
- 644m
Elevation profile
644 m to 650 mHighest point 650 m, lowest 644 m, 12 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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 54.0446° N, 113.3256° 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 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