Official Selection Updated March 2026

Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Canadian Badlands

Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 278+ hiker reviews.

5 selected trails
0.2 to 18 km
278+ reviews
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1
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park trail - hiking in Canadian Badlands
Beginner

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

4.8 (65 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
#1 Canadian Badlands
4.5 km
Total distance
50 m
Elevation gain
2
Horsethief Canyon trail - hiking in Canadian Badlands
Intermediate

Horsethief Canyon

4.8 (64 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
18 KM
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
3
Dinosaur Provincial Park trail - hiking in Canadian Badlands
Advanced

Dinosaur Provincial Park

4.8 (58 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
6.9 km
Total distance
1 m
Elevation gain
4
Drumheller HooDoos Trail trail - hiking in Canadian Badlands
Beginner

Drumheller HooDoos Trail

4.6 (65 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
0.2 KM
Total distance
7 M
Elevation gain
👨‍👩‍👧 Family
Suitable for children
🐕 Dogs
Dog friendly
5
Horseshoe Canyon trail - hiking in Canadian Badlands
Intermediate

Horseshoe Canyon

4.6 (26 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
86 m
Elevation gain

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