Eagle Mountain Ridge Route

Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 36 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Eagle Mountain Ridge Route is a 4.2 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 2.1 km each way. The route gains 570 m in total and tops out at 2,031 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 3 hours 30 minutes of moving time. Along the way you pass the summit of Eagle Mountain.

Length: 4.2km; 2.1 km each way
Elevation gain: 570m
Estimated time: 3h30min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,031m
Lowest point: 1,517m

Elevation profile

1,517 m to 2,031 m

Highest point 2,031 m, lowest 1,517 m, 570 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 69% 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.

Along the way

1.9 kmEagle MountainSummit · 2,200 m

Good for

Hiking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4591° N, 115.9491° 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 377 trails in David Thompson Country

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30