Woodlands Lookout

Near Spruce Grove · Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Easy · Loop

Trail score 79 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Woodlands Lookout is a 3.4 km loop trail near Spruce Grove in Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area. The route gains 86 m in total and tops out at 776 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Woodland Lookout at 80 m, and passes nine other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Kettle Lake and Scouts Canada. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.4km
Elevation gain: 86m
Estimated time: 1h; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 776m
Lowest point: 737m

Elevation profile

737 m to 776 m

Highest point 776 m, lowest 737 m, 86 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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

0.5 kmScouts CanadaLodge or hostel
2.8 kmKettle LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake, Views, Hut or tea house

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6198° N, 114.0714° 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 4 trails in Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

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