Stathcona Island Road

About this trail

Stathcona Island Road is a 2.3 km out and back trail near Medicine Hat in Strathcona Island Park. It runs 1.1 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 658 m and 660 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 35 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.4 km. Four side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.2 km, 0.5 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. Also used for walking and trail running.

Highest point 660 m, lowest 658 m, 0 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 2% over 100 m.

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running
• Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly

Rankings

• 3in Best hikes in Strathcona Island Park

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0359° N, 110.6483° 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

• Strathcona Island Park TrailEasy · 2.1 km · 1 m gain · 0.2 km away
• Seven Persons Creek TrailEasy · 1.2 km · 2 m gain · 0.7 km away
• Medalta Natural Area TrailEasy · 1.3 km · 5 m gain · 0.7 km away
• Lower Strathcona TrailEasy · 2.6 km · 4 m gain · 0.8 km away
• Police Point CircleEasy · 2.3 km · 5 m gain · 0.9 km away
• Police Point RoadEasy · 1.5 km · 10 m gain · 0.9 km away