South Ridge Drive Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 26 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

South Ridge Drive Trail is a 7.0 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 3.5 km each way. The route gains 45 m in total and tops out at 734 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Samis Heights at 1.6 km, Rotary Centennial Trail at 2.3 km and South Ridge PUL Trail at 3.2 km, and passes five other mapped junctions. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 7.0km; 3.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 45m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 734m
Lowest point: 708m

Elevation profile

708 m to 734 m

Highest point 734 m, lowest 708 m, 45 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
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Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0100° N, 110.6843° 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