Departure Trail
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 34 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Departure Trail is a 1.5 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 0.7 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,322 m and 1,340 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 25 minutes of moving time. It meets 9th Level Lower at 0.6 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 1.5km
- 0.7 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 26m
- Estimated time
- 25min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,340m
- Lowest point
- 1,322m
Elevation profile
1,322 m to 1,340 mHighest point 1,340 m, lowest 1,322 m, 26 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 12% 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 52.4773° N, 116.0719° 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
- 9th Level LowerEasy · 1.9 km · 121 m gain · 0.6 km away
- East Bush FallsEasy · 4.7 km · 168 m gain · 0.8 km away
- Nordegg PathEasy · 1.9 km · 18 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Nordeg Trail EastEasy · 4.5 km · 133 m gain · 1.0 km away
- Nordegg TrailModerate · 8.5 km · 174 m gain · 1.2 km away
- East Bush Creek TrailModerate · 6.4 km · 252 m gain · 1.2 km away
All 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30