Moss Lake Trail loop from Moss Lake

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Canada

Alberta

Lamont County

Moss Lake Trail loop from Moss Lake

Easy

4.5

(8)

hikers

Moss Lake Trail loop from Moss Lake

01:17

4.95km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Elk Island National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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2.82 km

Moss Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail is well-marked and takes you on a scenic tour of the lakeside. Keep an eye out for bison, as well for as bison cow patties along the trail!

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3.37 km

View of the Lake from the Broken Bench

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One of the bison probably tried to play with the bench a little... But the view is still nice.

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3.72 km

First View of the Lake in Elk Island National Park

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Beautiful moment along the trail when a first view of the lake is offered.

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4.95 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.15 km

806 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

3°C

-2°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 20, 2024,🇨🇦 Elk Island NP - Moss Lake Trail (1)

Still no visible wildlife, lots of visible traces of it though. I will be returning to hike the "difficult" version of the trail tomorrow morning.
This "moderate" version was still pretty easy to do, with broad, well maintained paths. A bit more hilly than the others, but still very doable, even for someone used to 100 meters of elevation on …