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Onion Lake Trail Route Guide
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Onion Lake is a secluded subalpine lake that makes for a long day hike. The 17.4mi trail is easy to follow and passes many junctions. Some choose to camp along the way, but it’s also possible to complete in a day. Enjoy the spectacular views of the lake when you reach it.
Route Description for Onion Lake Trail
Hiking to Onion Lake is a long out-and-back that is well worth it. There are some random camping spots along the way and intersecting trail systems if you would like to spend a night out on this trail. The lake is stunning and located 14km from the trailhead. The path is easy to follow once you start, and you’ll be happy you chose this long route just for the views at the end.
Getting to the Onion Lake Trail Trailhead
To reach the Onion Lake trailhead, head west on Highway 11 and turn left onto Forestry Trunk Rd/AB-40 S/AB-734 S for 36.4mi. Before the highway veers left around a bend, you’ll take a right onto Hummingbird Road and continue for 6.4mi. Park by the Hummingbird Campground and follow Hummingbird Road on foot until you see a trail for Onion Lake.Route Information for Onion Lake Trail
When to do:
May–September
Backcountry Campsites:
Random camping, Hummingbird Creek
Pets allowed:
Yes
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Poor
Crowd Levels:
Low
Route Type:
Out and back
Onion Lake Trail Elevation Graph
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