Chaska
Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country
Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Chaska is a 13.5 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 6.8 km each way. The route gains 506 m in total and tops out at 1,909 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 4 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Chaska #1 at 2.6 km and Skimmer #2 at 3.0 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for mountain biking.
- Length
- 13.5km
- 6.8 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 506m
- Estimated time
- 4h45min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,909m
- Lowest point
- 1,468m
Elevation profile
1,468 m to 1,909 mHighest point 1,909 m, lowest 1,468 m, 506 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, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4366° N, 116.2420° 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:
Nearby trails
- Happy Nordegg #44Easy · 5.1 km · 119 m gain · 0.0 km away
- TpocModerate · 3.9 km · 282 m gain · 0.0 km away
- XC AdvancedModerate · 5.2 km · 219 m gain · 0.3 km away
- Black Like VelvetModerate · 5.0 km · 206 m gain · 0.5 km away
- SkimmerEasy · 3.0 km · 210 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Rasor ShadeEasy · 4.4 km · 185 m gain · 0.6 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
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