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Picklejar Lakes loop — Elbow‑Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

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Alberta

Kananaskis

Picklejar Lakes loop — Elbow‑Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Picklejar Lakes loop — Elbow‑Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

03:30

10.6km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 26, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park

Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone

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25 m

Lantern Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Located just off of AB-40, Lantern Creek Provincial Recreation Area has picnic tables, toilets, and access to trails such as Picklejar Lakes and Odium Ridge.

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1.33 km

Picklejar Lakes Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As is the case for the majority of trails within the Elbow‑Sheep Wildland Provincial Park the PIcklejar Lakes Trail is undesignated and unmaintained. However, it does see a decent amount …

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5.34 km

A series of four alpine lakes make up the picturesque Picklejar Lakes. Though remote, the lakes do see a fair amount of visitors during the busy summer months, but usually not enough to be overbearing.

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10.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

415 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

Elevation

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