Eagle Ridge
Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country
Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Eagle Ridge is a 12.2 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 6.1 km each way. The route gains 722 m in total and tops out at 1,956 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 5 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Get Er Done at 4.3 km. Much of the route follows Martin Creek.
- Length
- 12.2km
- 6.1 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 722m
- Estimated time
- 5h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,956m
- Lowest point
- 1,339m
Elevation profile
1,339 m to 1,956 mHighest point 1,956 m, lowest 1,339 m, 722 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 39% 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
- 5.5 kmSummit1,950 m
Good for
- Hiking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- Views, River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4830° N, 116.0119° 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
- Get Er DoneHard · 13.2 km · 762 m gain · 0.1 km away
- Pumphouse TrailEasy · 1.1 km · 45 m gain · 1.7 km away
- Ridgeline TrailHard · 13.0 km · 829 m gain · 1.9 km away
- Fairy PoolsEasy · 0.9 km · 20 m gain · 2.0 km away
- Ranger Station TrailModerate · 6.5 km · 173 m gain · 2.0 km away
- DarksideEasy · 1.3 km · 90 m gain · 2.1 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
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