RDP Natural Area

About this trail

RDP Natural Area is a 2.2 km loop trail near Red Deer. It is close to flat, staying between 874 m and 884 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. It meets RDC Natural Area at 1.2 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. 12 side branches with the same name split off the route, at 60 m, 0.4 km, 0.5 km and further on. The map also shows 11 separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a stream crossing. Much of the route follows Waskasoo Creek. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 884 m, lowest 874 m, 21 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 5% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.8 kmStream crossing
2. 1.8 kmStream crossing

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
• River or creek

Rankings

• 5in Best hikes in Red Deer
• 5in Best short hikes near Red Deer
• 6in Best easy hikes near Red Deer
• 6in Best kid friendly hikes near Red Deer
• 8in Best hikes near Red Deer

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2456° N, 113.8193° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Alberta Central Railway TrailEasy · 2.9 km · 19 m gain · 0.6 km away
• Bower Woods TrailModerate · 6.7 km · 38 m gain · 1.5 km away
• Bower Ponds TrailEasy · 1.8 km · 12 m gain · 2.6 km away
• Heritage Ranch TrailEasy · 2.5 km · 25 m gain · 2.9 km away
• Devonian TrailModerate · 7.8 km · 37 m gain · 3.3 km away
• South Bank TrailModerate · 9.4 km · 42 m gain · 3.9 km away