Ross Creek Coulee Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 40 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ross Creek Coulee Trail is a 7.2 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 3.6 km each way. The route gains 162 m in total and tops out at 710 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It passes seven mapped trail junctions. Three side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.7 km, 3.0 km and 3.4 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.2km; 3.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 162m
Estimated time: 2h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 710m
Lowest point: 688m

Elevation profile

688 m to 710 m

Highest point 710 m, lowest 688 m, 162 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.

Along the way

3.0 kmViewpointAt 3.0 km

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0191° N, 110.6375° 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:

Nearby trails

All 167 trails in Medicine Hat

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