Heritage Ranger
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 24 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Heritage Ranger is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 91 m in total and tops out at 1,393 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Ranger Dpwm at 1.5 km. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 3.6km
- 1.8 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 91m
- Estimated time
- 1h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,393m
- Lowest point
- 1,341m
Elevation profile
1,341 m to 1,393 mHighest point 1,393 m, lowest 1,341 m, 91 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, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4947° N, 116.0420° 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
- Ranger Station TrailModerate · 6.5 km · 173 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Ridgeline TrailHard · 13.0 km · 829 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Fairy PoolsEasy · 0.9 km · 20 m gain · 0.9 km away
- Pumphouse TrailEasy · 1.1 km · 45 m gain · 1.3 km away
- DarksideEasy · 1.3 km · 90 m gain · 1.7 km away
- Get Er DoneHard · 13.2 km · 762 m gain · 2.3 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