Ross Creek Natural Area Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 47 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ross Creek Natural Area Trail is a 4.0 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 2.0 km each way. The route gains 65 m in total and tops out at 713 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Ross Creek Coulee Trail at 0.3 km and Ross Glen / Southview Coulee Trail at 1.1 km, and passes three other mapped junctions. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.8 km and 1.2 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. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 4.0km; 2.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 65m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 713m
Lowest point: 696m

Elevation profile

696 m to 713 m

Highest point 713 m, lowest 696 m, 65 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 16% 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

0.4 kmViewpointAt 0.4 km

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0083° N, 110.6231° 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

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