Ranchlands Trail

Near North Gate Village · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ranchlands Trail is a 4.3 km out and back trail near North Gate Village. It runs 2.2 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 683 m and 711 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Parkview Street Side Trail at 100 m, and passes four other mapped junctions. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 4.3km; 2.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 39m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 711m
Lowest point: 683m

Elevation profile

683 m to 711 m

Highest point 711 m, lowest 683 m, 39 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0556° N, 110.6616° 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

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