Lower Strathcona Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Strathcona Island Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Lower Strathcona Trail is a 2.6 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat in Strathcona Island Park. It runs 1.3 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 656 m and 660 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It meets Strathcona Island Park Trails at 0.3 km, and passes six other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.6km; 1.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 4m
Estimated time: 40min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 660m
Lowest point: 656m

Elevation profile

656 m to 660 m

Highest point 660 m, lowest 656 m, 4 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 3% 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 kmViewpointAt 1.0 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0414° N, 110.6551° 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 Strathcona Island Park

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