Oxbow Trail

Near Calgary · Weaselhead Flats

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Oxbow Trail is a 5.2 km out and back trail near Calgary in Weaselhead Flats. It runs 2.6 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,077 m and 1,080 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Weaselhead Trail at 0.6 km and Meadow Trail at 1.9 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. At 0.4 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.2 km side branch with the same name. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Elbow River. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 5.2km; 2.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 3m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,080m
Lowest point: 1,077m

Elevation profile

1,077 m to 1,080 m

Highest point 1,080 m, lowest 1,077 m, 3 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, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Stroller friendly
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.9869° N, 114.1604° 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 5 trails in Weaselhead Flats

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