Ridge Trail
Near Drayton Valley · Eagle Point Provincial Park
Trail score 55 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Ridge Trail is a 3.9 km out and back trail near Drayton Valley in Eagle Point Provincial Park. It runs 1.9 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 794 m and 806 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour of moving time. It meets Ridge Winder at 1.1 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Six side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m, 0.2 km, 0.8 km and further on. 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. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 3.9km
- 1.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 33m
- Estimated time
- 1h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 806m
- Lowest point
- 794m
Elevation profile
794 m to 806 mHighest point 806 m, lowest 794 m, 33 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 10% 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
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Views
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 53.2495° N, 114.8873° 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
All 11 trails in Eagle Point Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30