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Rock formation · Drumheller, Alberta
Drumheller Hoodoos (Hoodoos Trail)
Sandstone chimneys topped by flat stones, sculpted by wind and rain on the Red Deer valley slopes, about 16 km from Drumheller, with walkways and steps.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Drumheller Hoodoos (Hoodoos Trail)
Hoodoos are columns of soft rock protected by a harder stone on top that acts like a hat. Rain and wind wear away the surrounding rock, leaving the column standing until the capstone falls. Drumheller’s hoodoos sit on the Red Deer River valley slope, between Rosedale and East Coulee.
The site has boardwalks and stairs that take you from close to the columns up to the rim, with views of the valley and the badlands’ colored layers. Panels explain the rock formations, deposited in the age of dinosaurs.
The columns are fragile: climbing or touching them speeds erosion, and marked areas must be respected. There is no entrance fee.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the light enhances the colors of the layers. Avoid rainy days, when the clay ground becomes slippery.
How to get there
On Highway 10, about 16 km southeast of downtown Drumheller, by car.
Tip
Then continue to the Rosedale suspension bridge and the village of East Coulee, along the same route.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Drumheller Hoodoos (Hoodoos Trail)
What are hoodoos?
Columns of soft rock with a harder stone on top, sculpted by erosion.
Can you climb the Drumheller hoodoos?
No. The columns are fragile and protected; use the boardwalks and paths.
Where are Drumheller’s hoodoos located?
On Highway 10, about 16 km southeast of downtown Drumheller.