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This trail starts from the Royal Tyrell Museum and makes its way through Midland Provincial Park along a paved trail. Please be sure to stay on designated trails as to not disturb the natural environment. For more information, please review the park website: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/midland-pp/

Adjacent to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, this trail follows interpretive signage through Alberta's badlands. Follow the paved trail up the hill to the right and stay on the golden gravel path. Pets are not allowed inside the Museum, with the exception of service dogs. However, pets on a leash are allowed on the trails.

This is a great hike to the ancient and spectacular Horseshoe Canyon that follows the best loop on the map, but even novice hikers should be aware that the western side of the loop is not easy. If you follow the loop counter-clockwise you have to do some steep climbing through muddy crevices to get back up to the parking lot elevation. The start of the trail has stairs and gravel paths and is an excellent introduction to this interesting place to hike around thanks to the historic badlands...

This is a great hike to the ancient and spectacular Horseshoe Canyon. The start of the trail has stairs and gravel paths and is an excellent introduction to this interesting place to hike around thanks to the historic badlands that dinosaurs once roamed. The paved trail is short (1km), but there is a large number of trails and dry springs that allow you to tailor your time in the valley. Most of the route has minimal shade, so definitely bring a hat and sunscreen when here in the hottest days...

The trail starts out well marked and then becomes a pick your own way adventure. There are a ton of trails to explore around the area, through dried up creek beds, caves, and the canyon itself. Getting to the bottom of the canyon could be tricky if you pick the wrong path, so be sure to wear proper shoes as there are lots of loose rocks and dirt.