Mactaggart Sanctuary South Trail

About this trail

Mactaggart Sanctuary South Trail is a 5.2 km out and back trail near Edmonton in River Valley Area. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 122 m in total and tops out at 682 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It passes seven mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Animal crossing. Much of the route follows Whitemud Creek. Also used for walking and trail running.

Highest point 682 m, lowest 658 m, 122 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 2.1 kmAnimal crossingLandmark

Good for

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

Rankings

• 12in Best hikes in the River Valley Area
• 20in Best hikes in Edmonton
• 23in Best hikes in the Edmonton area

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.4363° N, 113.5412° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Mactaggart Sanctuary pathEasy · 2.2 km · 57 m gain · 2.0 km away
• MTB: Justice Training LoopEasy · 2.1 km · 47 m gain · 5.0 km away
• Whitemud Ravine Trail · Rainbow Valley to OgilvieEasy · 4.2 km · 34 m gain · 5.0 km away
• MTB: Over the RainbowEasy · 1.3 km · 26 m gain · 5.0 km away
• MTB: Go TrailEasy · 3.3 km · 77 m gain · 5.1 km away
• MTB: The Traffic TraverseEasy · 2.5 km · 41 m gain · 5.2 km away