NW Riverside Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

NW Riverside Trail is a 2.9 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 1.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 658 m and 665 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 2.9km; 1.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 11m
Estimated time: 45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 665m
Lowest point: 658m

Elevation profile

658 m to 665 m

Highest point 665 m, lowest 658 m, 11 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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

1.3 kmViewpointAt 1.3 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
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Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0443° N, 110.7181° 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

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