Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Please respect this sacred place: writing, carving or otherwise leaving marks on the rocks at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is considered vandalism and is illegal. Protect this place for future generations by educating your group and reporting vandalism to staff.


Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail

 Advisories and Closures ()

Operational Service Change - Water Shut Off - Fall '25/ Winter '26

Updated: October 28, 2025 

Matapiiksi Hoodoo Trail winds through various landscapes - hoodoos, sandstone cliffs and rock art, upland prairie grasslands, the Milk River valley and coulees. The trail has undulating terrain, stairs and steep sections. The trail can be very hot. Be sure to wear a hat and carry water. Please stay on the trail. This trail is NOT stroller or wheelchair accessible.


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Open
Length 2.5 km One-Way
Difficulty
Summer
Winter
Trailheads
Trail Map
Accessibility
Surface Type
  • Natural
Trails: Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park | All Parks

Updated: Mar 20, 2025