Mactaggart Sanctuary path
Near Edmonton · River Valley Area
Trail score 35 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Mactaggart Sanctuary path is a 2.2 km out and back trail near Edmonton in River Valley Area. It runs 1.1 km each way. The route gains 57 m in total and tops out at 674 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Much of the route follows Whitemud Creek. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 2.2km
- 1.1 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 57m
- Estimated time
- 40min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 674m
- Lowest point
- 643m
Elevation profile
643 m to 674 mHighest point 674 m, lowest 643 m, 57 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% 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, Walking, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.4542° N, 113.5477° W.
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
- Mactaggart Sanctuary South TrailEasy · 5.2 km · 122 m gain · 2.0 km away
- Whitemud Ravine Trail · Rainbow Valley to OgilvieEasy · 4.2 km · 34 m gain · 2.9 km away
- MTB: Over the RainbowEasy · 1.3 km · 26 m gain · 3.0 km away
- MTB: Go TrailEasy · 3.3 km · 77 m gain · 3.9 km away
- MTB: Justice Training LoopEasy · 2.1 km · 47 m gain · 3.9 km away
- MTB: Cameron Ravine Double TrackEasy · 1.4 km · 37 m gain · 4.3 km away
All 98 trails in River Valley Area
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30