Red Willow Trails

About this trail

Red Willow Trails is a 8.9 km out and back trail near St. Albert in Butterfield Park. It runs 4.5 km each way. The route gains 72 m in total and tops out at 684 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It passes 17 mapped trail junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 60 m and 2.5 km. The map also shows a separate section with the same name that is not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Shade Garden. Much of the route follows Sturgeon River. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 684 m, lowest 652 m, 72 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmShelter
2. 0.8 kmShade GardenLandmark
3. 0.8 kmRichard Plain Rose GardenLandmark
4. 0.9 kmShelter
5. 1.0 kmHeritage GardenLandmark
6. 1.0 kmCottage GardenLandmark
7. 1.0 kmRestful GardenLandmark
8. 2.0 kmShelter
9. 2.0 kmShelter

Good for

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

Rankings

• 5in Best moderate hikes near St. Albert
• 6in Best moderate hikes near Leduc

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.6572° N, 113.5933° 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

• Poplar TrailEasy · 1.6 km · 7 m gain · 6.4 km away
• Meadow TrailEasy · 2.7 km · 22 m gain · 6.6 km away
• Moose TrailEasy · 3.7 km · 10 m gain · 6.8 km away
• Coyote TrailEasy · 2.7 km · 4 m gain · 7.0 km away
• Porcupine TrailEasy · 2.0 km · 11 m gain · 7.0 km away
• Chickadee TrailEasy · 1.0 km · 17 m gain · 7.9 km away