Indian Ridge

Near Spruce Grove · Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 75 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Indian Ridge is a 3.5 km out and back trail near Spruce Grove in Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area. It runs 1.8 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 735 m and 744 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It meets Nature's Way at 0.3 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Between 10 m and 0.6 km a 0.7 km alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Chickakoo Lake and a stream crossing. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 3.5km; 1.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 27m
Estimated time: 55min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 744m
Lowest point: 735m

Elevation profile

735 m to 744 m

Highest point 744 m, lowest 735 m, 27 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 6% 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

0.5 kmShelter
0.6 kmChickakoo LakeLake
1.0 kmStream crossing

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6168° N, 114.0657° 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 4 trails in Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

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