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2.5 miles
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:21:40
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
2,159 ft
Altitude min
2,268 ft
Altitude max
2,232 ft
Altitude start
2,175 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
29.6%
Grade min
2,408 ft
Distance climb
3,510 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:21:40
Avg time

Smithers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Medicine Hat
    , Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156875 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40668 in Trail Running
    • #298251 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Smithers is a excellent return loop for Mr. Burnside. It will take you from the hot open areas of Mr. Burnside and route you through some nice shady cotton woods. It will work in both directions and can also be a different way into the Redcliff trails.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 190 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Aug 16, 2024 @ 9:49am
Aug 16, 2024
Jun 6, 2024 @ 3:56am
Jun 6, 2024
 Tall grass sometimes makes it hard to see the trail and deadfall.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Smithers located?
      Smithers is located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Medicine Hat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.04999, -110.76615.
      ▼ How hard is Smithers?
      Smithers is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Smithers?
      Smithers has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,159 ft to 2,268 ft.
      ▼ Is Smithers a point to point trail?
      Smithers is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Smithers?
      Smithers is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Smithers?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Smithers. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Smithers? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Smithers are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Smithers?
      The estimated time to ride Smithers is approximately 22 minutes. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Smithers?
      Smithers is a very popular trail. There have been 552 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 573 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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