River Valley
Near Vega · Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park
Trail score 28 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
River Valley is a 8.1 km out and back trail near Vega in Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park. It runs 4.1 km each way. The route gains 143 m in total and tops out at 642 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Also used for trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding.
- Length
- 8.1km
- 4.1 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 143m
- Estimated time
- 2h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 642m
- Lowest point
- 586m
Elevation profile
586 m to 642 mHighest point 642 m, lowest 586 m, 143 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 54.3631° N, 114.5604° 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 5 trails in Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30