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Coulee Viewpoint Trail

Near Patricia · Dinosaur Provincial Park

Easy · Loop

Trail score 64 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Coulee Viewpoint Trail is a 0.9 km loop trail near Patricia in Dinosaur Provincial Park. It is close to flat, staying between 645 m and 675 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 20 minutes of moving time. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m and 0.7 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking.

Length
0.9km
Elevation gain
29m
Estimated time
20min
Moving time
Route
Loop
Highest point
675m
Lowest point
645m

Elevation profile

645 m to 675 m
675645 0 km0.9 km

Highest point 675 m, lowest 645 m, 29 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% 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
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
  • Views, Canyon

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.7590° N, 111.5194° 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 5 trails in Dinosaur Provincial Park

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