Firesmart 5 9

Near Nordegg · Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Easy · Out and back

Trail score 47 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Firesmart 5 9 is a 2.6 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 1.3 km each way. The route gains 44 m in total and tops out at 1,381 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 45 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 0.2 km. Along the way you pass Shunda Lake. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 2.6km; 1.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 44m
Estimated time: 45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,381m
Lowest point: 1,364m

Elevation profile

1,364 m to 1,381 m

Highest point 1,381 m, lowest 1,364 m, 44 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.

Along the way

0.1 kmShunda LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4477° N, 116.1474° 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 6 trails in Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area

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