Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Freighter Lakeshore

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Closure - Lily Creek footbridge on the Freighter Lakeshore / Trans Canada TrailClosure - Lily Creek footbridge on the Freighter Lakeshore / Trans Canada Trail

Follow an historical travel route used by Indigenous peoples, European settlers, and Klondikers along the lake shore. You can travel all the way from Slave Lake to Marten River or choose a shorter section to explore from one of the many trailheads. This trail is generally flat with footbridges and a few gentle slopes and small hills.

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Partially Closed

The section of the Freighter Lakeshore Trail at and leading up to the Lily Creek footbridge is closed because the bridge is unsafe.

Groomed: Feb 28  Track Set: Feb 28

Length:22.1 km
Elevation Profile15 m
Type:Connector Trail
Difficulty
SummerHikingMtn Biking/Cycling
WinterCross Country SkiingSnowshoeing
Trail Map
Trail Report:Trails
Accessibility
Surface TypeNatural,Wood Bridge Deck
Trails  Lesser Slave Lake PP  - All Parks
Updated: Mar 2, 2023