Parkview Natural Area Trail

Near North Gate Village · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Parkview Natural Area Trail is a 2.4 km out and back trail near North Gate Village. It runs 1.2 km each way. The route gains 45 m in total and tops out at 708 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.9 km. At 0.3 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.1 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.4km; 1.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 45m
Estimated time: 45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 708m
Lowest point: 687m

Elevation profile

687 m to 708 m

Highest point 708 m, lowest 687 m, 45 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% 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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0615° N, 110.6557° 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

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