Strathcona Island Park Trail

Near Medicine Hat · Strathcona Island Park

Easy · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Strathcona Island Park Trail is a 2.1 km loop trail near Medicine Hat in Strathcona Island Park. It is close to flat, staying between 656 m and 662 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 30 minutes of moving time. It passes two mapped trail junctions. Six side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.6 km, 0.7 km, 0.8 km and further on. The map also shows eight 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. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 2.1km
Elevation gain: 1m
Estimated time: 30min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 662m
Lowest point: 656m

Elevation profile

656 m to 662 m

Highest point 662 m, lowest 656 m, 1 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 4% 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

1.4 kmViewpointAt 1.4 km

Good for

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

Trailhead

The trail starts at 50.0340° N, 110.6478° 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 4 trails in Strathcona Island Park

City of Medicine Hat open data
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30