Black Like Velvet

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Black Like Velvet is a 5.0 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.5 km each way. The route gains 206 m in total and tops out at 1,718 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. Between 2.3 km and 2.4 km a 70 m alternative with the same name runs beside the route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 5.0km; 2.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 206m
Estimated time: 1h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,718m
Lowest point: 1,512m

Elevation profile

1,512 m to 1,718 m

Highest point 1,718 m, lowest 1,512 m, 206 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 17% 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)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4354° N, 116.2490° 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