Lower Burnside Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Lower Burnside Trail is a 8.8 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 4.4 km each way. The route gains 41 m in total and tops out at 689 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Smithers Trail at 3.6 km and DMZ at 4.3 km. Also used for trail running.

Length: 8.8km; 4.4 km each way
Elevation gain: 41m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 689m
Lowest point: 659m

Elevation profile

659 m to 689 m

Highest point 689 m, lowest 659 m, 41 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0445° N, 110.7210° 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 167 trails in Medicine Hat

City of Medicine Hat open data
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30