Medalta Natural Area Trail
Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat
Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Medalta Natural Area Trail is a 1.3 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 0.7 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 656 m and 659 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 20 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Ross Creek. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 1.3km
- 0.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 5m
- Estimated time
- 20min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 659m
- Lowest point
- 656m
Elevation profile
656 m to 659 mHighest point 659 m, lowest 656 m, 5 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% 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
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- River or creek
Trailhead
The trail starts at 50.0295° N, 110.6457° 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
- Seven Persons Creek TrailEasy · 1.2 km · 2 m gain · 0.0 km away
- Saratoga TrailEasy · 4.9 km · 18 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Strathcona Island Park TrailEasy · 2.1 km · 1 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Southview TrailEasy · 1.9 km · 0 m gain · 0.7 km away
- Stathcona Island RoadEasy · 2.3 km · 0 m gain · 0.7 km away
- Ross Creek Coulee TrailModerate · 7.2 km · 162 m gain · 1.3 km away
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