Police Point Circle

Near Medicine Hat · Police Point Park

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Police Point Circle is a 2.3 km loop trail near Medicine Hat in Police Point Park. It is close to flat, staying between 656 m and 661 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. It passes nine mapped trail junctions. At 2.1 km the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 0.8 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Police Point Park and a viewpoint. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.3km
Elevation gain: 5m
Estimated time: 35min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 661m
Lowest point: 656m

Elevation profile

656 m to 661 m

Highest point 661 m, lowest 656 m, 5 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.

Along the way

0.2 kmPolice Point ParkLandmark
1.6 kmViewpointAt 1.6 km

Good for

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

The trail starts at 50.0436° N, 110.6484° 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

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