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Jefferies Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 31 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

Scenic Lookout 250 m Open the map

About this trail

Jefferies Trail is a 2.6 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 1.3 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 703 m and 712 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It passes four mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Scenic Lookout. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
2.6km
1.3 km each way
Elevation gain
8m
Estimated time
40min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
712m
Lowest point
703m

Elevation profile

703 m to 712 m
712703 0 km1.3 km

Highest point 712 m, lowest 703 m, 8 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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

  1. 0.5 kmScenic LookoutViewpoint
  2. 0.5 kmViewpointAt 0.5 km

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0489° N, 110.6821° 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:

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All 167 trails in Medicine Hat

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