Paradise Trail

Near Priddis · Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

Easy · Out and back

The Rockies across the grassland of the conservation area. Photo by davebloggs007 on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trail score 53 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Paradise Trail is a 4.1 km out and back trail near Priddis in Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area. It runs 2.1 km each way. The route gains 109 m in total and tops out at 1,316 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 4.1km; 2.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 109m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,316m
Lowest point: 1,229m

Elevation profile

1,229 m to 1,316 m

Highest point 1,316 m, lowest 1,229 m, 109 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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

1.0 kmViewpointAt 1.0 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.8742° N, 114.2538° 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 7 trails in Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

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