Hospital Ridge Trail – Long Lake loop from Whitehorse

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Yukon

Hospital Ridge Trail – Long Lake loop from Whitehorse

Moderate

runners

Hospital Ridge Trail – Long Lake loop from Whitehorse

01:33

13.5km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.20 km

Whitehorse Indian Mission School Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Whitehorse Indian Mission School Memorial is a reminder of the history of colonization and cultural suppression in the Yukon, as well as the strength of survivors of the Kwanlin …

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1.49 km

Yukon Visitor Information Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Yukon Visitor Information Centre in Whitehorse is one of six visitor centers in the province. It is located downtown between 2nd Avenue and the Yukon River and is open year-round, with varying hours during the summer and winter months.

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3.65 km

Hospital Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Hospital Ridge Trail sits on the east side of the Yukon River from Whitehorse. Hikers and bikers can enjoy forested sections, ridge single-track, and views overlooking Long Lake and the Yukon River valley.

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6.89 km

Long Lake

Highlight • Lake

Long Lake is a quick jaunt from the town of Whitehorse, and an excellent spot for hiking and biking in the summer, and popular also for snowshoeing in the winter.

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7.63 km

Long Lake Boardwalk

Highlight • Bridge

On the Long Lake Heights trail, a short boardwalk carries visitors over part of the marshy lake, keeping their feet dry.

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8.16 km

Long Lake Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Get a view of Long Lake from the Blowdown Spur Trail. This lake is one of the "warmest" natural swimming holes near Whitehorse, so if it's a nice day, bring your bathing suit and towel!

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8.81 km

Lake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A unique viewpoint of this unnamed, perfectly round lake. In the summer, the sandy shores are almost yellow where the green water meets them, lying in the thick forest.

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11.7 km

Yukon River

Highlight • River

Whitehorse, the capital and largest city of the Yukon Territory in northwestern Canada, sits on the Yukon River, North America's third-longest river. Whitehorse is home to one of the world's …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

5.87 km

188 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

2.17 km