Red Deer River North
David Thompson Country
Trail score 31 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Red Deer River North is a 3.8 km out and back trail. It runs 1.9 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,626 m and 1,653 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. Much of the route follows Red Deer River. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 3.8km
- 1.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 31m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,653m
- Lowest point
- 1,626m
Elevation profile
1,626 m to 1,653 mHighest point 1,653 m, lowest 1,626 m, 31 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 6% over 100 m.
Predicted coverage: 68% of route
68% LTE · 0% 5G
- Longest modelled gap
- 0.6 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, Horseback riding
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- River or creek
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.7155° N, 115.6662° W.
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
- Well Site MountainModerate · 14.8 km · 955 m gain · 0.8 km away
- Wapiti Mountain RouteHard · 11.6 km · 1,640 m gain · 2.4 km away
- Warden Rock RouteHard · 6.9 km · 643 m gain · 3.1 km away
- Red Deer RiverModerate · 3.6 km · 48 m gain · 3.2 km away
- Warden Rock TrailModerate · 6.8 km · 472 m gain · 3.3 km away
- Warden Rock West RouteHard · 7.5 km · 959 m gain · 3.6 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30