Red Deer Trail — Red Loop
The longest individual Red Deer loop, linking Waskesiu townsite, lakeshore and rolling hills south of town.
Route overview
Red Deer Trail — Red Loop in Saskatchewan.
The Red Loop is the broadest single option in the Red Deer Trail system. It crosses multiple habitats between Waskesiu, the lakeshore, and the rolling mixed-wood hills south of town, making it a substantial half-day route.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Saskatchewan
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Typical duration
- 120-180 minutes
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Standard park access; no separate day-hike permit identified.
Safety context
Shared-use sections may include cyclists. Keep right, stay alert, and announce passing. Carry water and weather layers despite the town-adjacent setting. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Shared-use sections may include cyclists. Keep right, stay alert, and announce passing. Carry water and weather layers despite the town-adjacent setting.
Highlights
Waskesiu, shared use, long loop, lakeshore, forest
Why find a buddy
Match by pace and preferred use; walkers and cyclists should not be paired as a single hiking party.
Explore and prepare
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.