Cobb Lake Trail
A descending forest hike along Swede Creek to a quiet lake encircled by trees.
Route overview
Descend from the highway trailhead to Swede Creek, continue to Cobb Lake and climb back by the same route.
Unlike many mountain hikes, Cobb Lake loses substantial elevation on the approach. The main physical challenge arrives on the return climb, when hikers may already be tired or short on water.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Canadian Rockies
- Distance
- 5.4 km round trip
- Typical duration
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- 155 m gain / 260 m loss one way
- Best season
- Late spring through autumn
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No day permit; park pass required
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Deceptive uphill return, wildlife, wet roots, mosquitoes and limited communication
Highlights
Quiet forest lake, Swede Creek and secluded atmosphere
Why find a buddy
A buddy helps pace the return climb and improves safety around wildlife and water.
Primary source
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