FireSmart Ecology Trail

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 51 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

FireSmart Ecology Trail is a 12.7 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.3 km each way. The route gains 204 m in total and tops out at 1,418 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Firesmart 15 18 at 1.9 km, Firesmart 11 14 at 3.4 km and Germaphobe at 4.3 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Six side branches with the same name split off the route, at 3.4 km, 4.4 km, 4.9 km and further on. The map also shows six separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running.

Length: 12.7km; 6.3 km each way
Elevation gain: 204m
Estimated time: 3h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,418m
Lowest point: 1,350m

Elevation profile

1,350 m to 1,418 m

Highest point 1,418 m, lowest 1,350 m, 204 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4479° N, 116.1961° 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 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30