Coal Burner

Near Redcliff · Echo Dale Regional Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 67 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Coal Burner is a 2.6 km out and back trail near Redcliff in Echo Dale Regional Park. It runs 1.3 km each way. The route gains 56 m in total and tops out at 727 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.6km; 1.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 56m
Estimated time: 50min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 727m
Lowest point: 672m

Elevation profile

672 m to 727 m

Highest point 727 m, lowest 672 m, 56 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 7% 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.

Along the way

0.7 kmViewpointAt 0.7 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
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Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0493° N, 110.7823° W.

Driving directions

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 9 trails in Echo Dale Regional Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
City of Medicine Hat open data
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30