Fairy Pools
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Fairy Pools is a 0.9 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 0.4 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,314 m and 1,325 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 15 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Shunda Creek. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 0.9km
- 0.4 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 20m
- Estimated time
- 15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,325m
- Lowest point
- 1,314m
Elevation profile
1,314 m to 1,325 mHighest point 1,325 m, lowest 1,314 m, 20 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% 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
- River or creek
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4865° N, 116.0409° 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
- Pumphouse TrailEasy · 1.1 km · 45 m gain · 0.4 km away
- Ranger Station TrailModerate · 6.5 km · 173 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Ridgeline TrailHard · 13.0 km · 829 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Heritage RangerEasy · 3.6 km · 91 m gain · 0.9 km away
- East Bush FallsEasy · 4.7 km · 168 m gain · 1.8 km away
- The CutEasy · 1.9 km · 46 m gain · 1.8 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