Three Mile Bend Trail

Near Red Deer · Three Mile Bend Park

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 25 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Three Mile Bend Trail is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Red Deer in Three Mile Bend Park. It runs 2.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 844 m and 850 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Much of the route follows Red Deer River. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.1km; 2.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 19m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 850m
Lowest point: 844m

Elevation profile

844 m to 850 m

Highest point 850 m, lowest 844 m, 19 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.

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3154° N, 113.7897° 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 2 trails in Three Mile Bend Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30