Germaphobe
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 32 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Germaphobe is a 2.6 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.3 km each way. The route gains 58 m in total and tops out at 1,429 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. It meets Black Canyon Creek Trail at 1.0 km. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 2.6km
- 1.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 58m
- Estimated time
- 50min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,429m
- Lowest point
- 1,371m
Elevation profile
1,371 m to 1,429 mHighest point 1,429 m, lowest 1,371 m, 58 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 8% 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, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4441° N, 116.1644° 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
- Satellite HIllEasy · 3.2 km · 78 m gain · 0.1 km away
- Black Canyon Creek TrailEasy · 3.3 km · 53 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Firesmart 13 14Easy · 3.0 km · 57 m gain · 0.8 km away
- Firesmart 15 18Easy · 2.2 km · 39 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Firesmart Frontier AcessEasy · 1.6 km · 30 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Firesmart 5 9Easy · 2.6 km · 44 m gain · 1.2 km away
All 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30