Douglas Provincial Park Sand Dunes loop — Mistusinne

02:10

8.55km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 15, 2025

Tips

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Douglas Provincial Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23 m

Douglas Visitor Reception Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Douglas Visitor Reception Centre is a great first stop for hikers and visitors when exploring Douglas Provincial Park. This visitor centre includes a campground and day-use check-in, with bathrooms, …

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1.25 km

Cacti Hiking Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cacti Hiking Trail meanders through prairie grasslands and aspen groves and ends at a dune. The trail got its name from the native cacti, such as prickly pears, that …

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3.54 km

Elbow Sand Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Elbow Sand Hills were created when the last great ice sheet retreated around 14,000 years ago. These sand deposits and silt from glacial lakes and spillways were then left …

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8.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

745 m

521 m

163 m

Surfaces

7.29 km