Black Mountain Trail
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 16 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Black Mountain Trail is a 0.9 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 0.4 km each way. The route gains 43 m in total and tops out at 1,470 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 20 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 0.9km
- 0.4 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 43m
- Estimated time
- 20min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,470m
- Lowest point
- 1,428m
Elevation profile
1,428 m to 1,470 mHighest point 1,470 m, lowest 1,428 m, 43 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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, Walking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4320° N, 116.2557° W.
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:
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- Lower ChaskaEasy · 4.4 km · 89 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Bambi BucketEasy · 1.9 km · 105 m gain · 0.6 km away
- SkimmerEasy · 3.0 km · 210 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Black Like VelvetModerate · 5.0 km · 206 m gain · 0.6 km away
All 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
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Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30