Heritage Ranch Trail

About this trail

Heritage Ranch Trail is a 2.5 km loop trail near Red Deer. It is close to flat, staying between 857 m and 884 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It meets Perimeter Trail at 60 m, and passes five other mapped junctions. At 2.0 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Heritage Ranch Pond and a viewpoint. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 884 m, lowest 857 m, 25 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.6 kmViewpointAt 0.6 km
2. 0.7 kmHeritage Ranch PondLake
3. 0.7 kmShelter
4. 2.1 kmObservation TowerViewpoint

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
• Lake, Views

Rankings

• 1in Best wheelchair friendly trails near Red Deer
• 3in Best hikes in Red Deer
• 3in Best short hikes near Red Deer
• 4in Best easy hikes near Red Deer
• 4in Best kid friendly hikes near Red Deer

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2634° N, 113.8513° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Bower Ponds TrailEasy · 1.8 km · 12 m gain · 1.4 km away
• Alberta Central Railway TrailEasy · 2.9 km · 19 m gain · 2.6 km away
• RDP Natural AreaEasy · 2.2 km · 21 m gain · 2.9 km away
• Devonian TrailModerate · 7.8 km · 37 m gain · 3.4 km away
• South Bank TrailModerate · 9.4 km · 42 m gain · 3.8 km away
• Bower Woods TrailModerate · 6.7 km · 38 m gain · 4.2 km away