Parrish Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Police Point Park

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 26 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Parrish Trail is a 2.4 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat in Police Point Park. It runs 1.2 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 670 m and 674 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. It meets Parkview River Trail at 0.7 km. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 2.4km; 1.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 4m
Estimated time: 35min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 674m
Lowest point: 670m

Elevation profile

670 m to 674 m

Highest point 674 m, lowest 670 m, 4 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 1% 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, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0497° N, 110.6504° 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 Police Point Park

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