Headwaters Trail

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 20 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Headwaters Trail is a 3.0 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.5 km each way. It is close to flat, staying between 1,225 m and 1,253 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 50 minutes of moving time. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 0.4 km and 0.9 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Much of the route follows Kidd Creek. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.0km; 1.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 31m
Estimated time: 50min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,253m
Lowest point: 1,225m

Elevation profile

1,225 m to 1,253 m

Highest point 1,253 m, lowest 1,225 m, 31 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
Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
River or creek

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3250° N, 116.2736° 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