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South Ridge Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Medicine Hat

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 30 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

250 m Open the map

About this trail

South Ridge Trail is a 3.4 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat. It runs 1.7 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 722 m and 734 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It meets South Ridge PUL Trail at 0.8 km, and passes two other mapped junctions. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length
3.4km
1.7 km each way
Elevation gain
12m
Estimated time
55min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
734m
Lowest point
722m

Elevation profile

722 m to 734 m
734722 0 km1.7 km

Highest point 734 m, lowest 722 m, 12 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved
  • Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.9971° N, 110.6871° 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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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