Badlands Trail
Near Patricia · Dinosaur Provincial Park
Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Badlands Trail is a 2.1 km out and back trail near Patricia in Dinosaur Provincial Park. It runs 1.0 km each way. The route gains 42 m in total and tops out at 666 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.4 km. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 2.1km
- 1.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 42m
- Estimated time
- 40min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 666m
- Lowest point
- 641m
Elevation profile
641 m to 666 mHighest point 666 m, lowest 641 m, 42 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 100% of route
0% LTE · 100% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.0 km
- Model
- 2024 · Natural Resources Canada
Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.7607° N, 111.5116° W.
Before you go
Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:
Nearby trails
All 5 trails in Dinosaur Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30