River Valley Trail

Near Redcliff · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 37 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

River Valley Trail is a 5.5 km out and back trail near Redcliff. It runs 2.8 km each way. The route gains 89 m in total and tops out at 740 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Tequila Sunrise at 1.0 km and Slow Burn at 2.1 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.5km; 2.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 89m
Estimated time: 1h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 740m
Lowest point: 662m

Elevation profile

662 m to 740 m

Highest point 740 m, lowest 662 m, 89 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0533° N, 110.8003° 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:

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30