River Flats Trail
Near Forestburg · Big Knife Provincial Park
Trail score 53 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
River Flats Trail is a 2.8 km out and back trail near Forestburg in Big Knife Provincial Park. It runs 1.4 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 673 m and 680 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Four side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.4 km, 0.6 km and 0.7 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. Much of the route follows Battle River. Also used for walking and trail running.
- Length
- 2.8km
- 1.4 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 16m
- Estimated time
- 45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 680m
- Lowest point
- 673m
Elevation profile
673 m to 680 mHighest point 680 m, lowest 673 m, 16 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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
- River or creek
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4934° N, 112.2215° 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 2 trails in Big Knife Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30