Walk on the Wild Side trail

Near Picture Butte · Southern Alberta

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 59 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Walk on the Wild Side trail is a 3.9 km out and back trail near Picture Butte. It runs 2.0 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 907 m and 909 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 60 minutes of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Along the way you pass Picture Butte Reservoir and a campground. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.9km; 2.0 km each way
Elevation gain: 1m
Estimated time: 60min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 909m
Lowest point: 907m

Elevation profile

907 m to 909 m

Highest point 909 m, lowest 907 m, 1 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 1% 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

0.0 kmPicture Butte ReservoirLake
1.5 kmPicture Butte CampgroundCampground

Good for

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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.8876° N, 112.7845° 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 249 trails in Southern Alberta

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