Black Canyon Trail

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 31 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Black Canyon Trail is a 9.1 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 4.5 km each way. The route gains 211 m in total and tops out at 1,332 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Firesmart 12 13 Black Canyon at 1.5 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Much of the route follows Black Canyon Creek. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 9.1km; 4.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 211m
Estimated time: 2h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,332m
Lowest point: 1,233m

Elevation profile

1,233 m to 1,332 m

Highest point 1,332 m, lowest 1,233 m, 211 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.0 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Good for

Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
River or creek, Canyon

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4041° N, 116.1540° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30