Beginning at 48 Avenue NE, which continues west to Barlow Trail, it follows the former road allowance along the eastern boundary of the Calgary International Airport, to Country Hills Boulevard.
Métis Trail diverts slightly to the northeast, before continuing north beyond 64 Avenue NE as a 4-6 lane roadway, .
The roadway continues north, crossing Stoney Trail before leaving the City of Calgary.
[6] Métis Trail functions as a boundary between residential areas to the east and commercial and light industrial to the west.
[2] It functions as an alternate access from Calgary to CrossIron Mills and Century Downs Racetrack and Casino.