Darkside
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 18 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Darkside is a 1.3 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 0.6 km each way. The route gains 90 m in total and tops out at 1,447 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 1.3km
- 0.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 90m
- Estimated time
- 40min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,447m
- Lowest point
- 1,358m
Elevation profile
1,358 m to 1,447 mHighest point 1,447 m, lowest 1,358 m, 90 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 25% 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 52.5014° N, 116.0190° 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
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- Ranger Station TrailModerate · 6.5 km · 173 m gain · 1.8 km away
- Get Er DoneHard · 13.2 km · 762 m gain · 2.0 km away
- Eagle RidgeHard · 12.2 km · 722 m gain · 2.1 km away
- Fairy PoolsEasy · 0.9 km · 20 m gain · 2.2 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