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1.0 mile
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:25:08
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
4,476 ft
Altitude min
4,512 ft
Altitude max
4,512 ft
Altitude start
4,488 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
1,654 ft
Distance climb
2,247 ft
Distance down
1,453 ft
Distance flat
00:25:08
Avg time

Fish Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fish Lake
    Nordegg, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97788 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #187371 in Trail Running
    • #41505 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A technical affair involving thousands of roots to negotiate as you try to not be distracted by the serene lake views. The trail isn't dangerous, per se, but careful line selection is needed to keep from going over the bars.

Access Info

From Fish Lake parking lot, follow the trail counter-clockwise around the lake. The gravel trail will convert into singletrack, then to roots.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to fish-lake-loop trailhead (52.444950, -116.159950)
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        toizzz
        This trail is just a mucky rooted bike buster. Dont bother if its been wet. 80% has okay flow. But the last little bit at the far end of the lake is a mess.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Fish Lake Loop located?
        Fish Lake Loop is located in Fish Lake, Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Fish Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.44495, -116.15995.
        ▼ How hard is Fish Lake Loop?
        Fish Lake Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fish Lake Loop?
        Fish Lake Loop has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,476 ft to 4,512 ft.
        ▼ Is Fish Lake Loop a point to point trail?
        Fish Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fish Lake Loop?
        Fish Lake Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fish Lake Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fish Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Fish Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fish Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fish Lake Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Fish Lake Loop is approximately 25 minutes. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Fish Lake Loop?
        Fish Lake Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 112 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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