Fescue Trail

Near Priddis · Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Moderate · Out and back

Calgary's skyline beyond the grazing land. Photo by davebloggs007 on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trail score 61 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Fescue Trail is a 7.3 km out and back trail near Priddis in Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area. It runs 3.7 km each way. The route gains 206 m in total and tops out at 1,296 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Ranchers Trail at 0.9 km, South Arm of Paradise Trail at 2.5 km and Aspen Trail at 3.4 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for trail running.

Length: 7.3km; 3.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 206m
Estimated time: 2h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,296m
Lowest point: 1,186m

Elevation profile

1,186 m to 1,296 m

Highest point 1,296 m, lowest 1,186 m, 206 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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

2.1 kmShelter
2.1 kmViewpointsAt 2.1 and 3.6 km
2.9 kmShelter

Good for

Hiking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)
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Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8762° N, 114.2341° 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 7 trails in Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

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