Fire Guard
Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country
Trail score 13 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Fire Guard is a 1.7 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 0.9 km each way. The route gains 89 m in total and tops out at 1,680 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 40 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking.
- Length
- 1.7km
- 0.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 89m
- Estimated time
- 40min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,680m
- Lowest point
- 1,617m
Elevation profile
1,617 m to 1,680 mHighest point 1,680 m, lowest 1,617 m, 89 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 52.4544° N, 116.2441° 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:
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- XC Loop EasyEasy · 4.0 km · 86 m gain · 1.7 km away
- Rasor ShadeEasy · 4.4 km · 185 m gain · 2.0 km away
- Lucky GooseModerate · 6.4 km · 430 m gain · 2.0 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
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