Gonika Creek Trail
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 25 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Gonika Creek Trail is a 5.9 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 3.0 km each way. The route gains 148 m in total and tops out at 1,341 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 5.9km
- 3.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 148m
- Estimated time
- 2h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,341m
- Lowest point
- 1,281m
Elevation profile
1,281 m to 1,341 mHighest point 1,341 m, lowest 1,281 m, 148 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 18% 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)
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4151° N, 116.1937° 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
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- Firesmart 12 13Easy · 3.1 km · 70 m gain · 2.2 km away
- Black Canyon TrailModerate · 9.1 km · 211 m gain · 3.0 km away
- Black Canyon Creek TrailEasy · 3.3 km · 53 m gain · 3.2 km away
- Firesmart 13 14Easy · 3.0 km · 57 m gain · 3.3 km away
- Firesmart 15 18Easy · 2.2 km · 39 m gain · 3.3 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