Southlands Trail

About this trail

Southlands Trail is a 2.6 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat in Southlands Park. It runs 1.3 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 716 m and 723 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. It passes four mapped trail junctions. At 50 m the trail forks. This route keeps right; the left fork is a 50 m side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 723 m, lowest 716 m, 8 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% over 100 m.

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly, Wheelchair friendly, Stroller friendly, Paved

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.9959° N, 110.6493° 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:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• South Boundary TrailEasy · 6.0 km · 10 m gain · 0.0 km away
• Chartwell Park TrailEasy · 1.6 km · 7 m gain · 0.1 km away
• Black and White TrailEasy · 1.7 km · 1 m gain · 0.6 km away
• Celebration Park TrailEasy · 1.0 km · 1 m gain · 0.6 km away
• Boundary Park TrailEasy · 1.5 km · 7 m gain · 0.6 km away
• South Boundary Rd TrailEasy · 2.1 km · 7 m gain · 0.9 km away