South Bank Trail

Near Red Deer · Red Deer

Moderate · Out and back

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

About this trail

South Bank Trail is a 9.4 km out and back trail near Red Deer. It runs 4.7 km each way. The route gains 42 m in total and tops out at 880 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Bob Johnson Trail at 0.2 km, Waskasoo Creek Bridge at 0.3 km and S Bank Trail at 2.8 km, and passes 11 other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Much of the route follows Red Deer River. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 9.4km; 4.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 42m
Estimated time: 2h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 880m
Lowest point: 851m

Elevation profile

851 m to 880 m

Highest point 880 m, lowest 851 m, 42 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 14% 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

0.8 kmViewpointAt 0.8 km

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.2790° N, 113.8015° 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 23 trails in Red Deer

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