Saamis Archaeological Area Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Saamis Archaeological Area Trail is a 1.7 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 0.8 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 670 m and 674 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.4 km and 0.8 km. The map also shows three separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Seven Persons Creek. Also used for walking.

Length: 1.7km; 0.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 7m
Estimated time: 25min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 674m
Lowest point: 670m

Elevation profile

670 m to 674 m

Highest point 674 m, lowest 670 m, 7 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 3% 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
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0171° N, 110.6973° 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