Official Selection Updated March 2026

Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Central Alberta

Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 445+ hiker reviews.

7 selected trails
2.5 to 24 km
445+ reviews
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1
Pembina River Provincial Park trail - hiking in Central Alberta
Beginner

Pembina River Provincial Park

4.5 (78 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
#1 Central Alberta
8 km
Total distance
100 m
Elevation gain
2
Big Knife Provincial Park trail - hiking in Central Alberta
Advanced

Big Knife Provincial Park

4.5 (59 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
9.8 km
Total distance
50 m
Elevation gain
3
Crimson Lake trail - hiking in Central Alberta
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Crimson Lake

4.5 (57 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
24 km
Total distance
150 m
Elevation gain
4
Aspen Beach Lakeview Campground trail - hiking in Central Alberta
Beginner

Aspen Beach Lakeview Campground

4.4 (73 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.5 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
5
Aspen Beach Provincial Park trail - hiking in Central Alberta
Beginner

Aspen Beach Provincial Park

4.4 (70 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.5 km
Total distance
50 m
Elevation gain
6
Red Deer Polytechnic trail - hiking in Central Alberta
Advanced

Red Deer Polytechnic

3.9 (52 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
6.4 km
Total distance
400 m
Elevation gain
7
Westerner Park trail - hiking in Central Alberta
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Westerner Park

3.0 (56 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
10.4 km
Total distance

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