HIdden Quartzite Trail

Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 25 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

HIdden Quartzite Trail is a 3.3 km out and back trail in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.6 km each way. The route gains 143 m in total and tops out at 1,506 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. Also used for walking and trail running.

Length: 3.3km; 1.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 143m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,506m
Lowest point: 1,372m

Elevation profile

1,372 m to 1,506 m

Highest point 1,506 m, lowest 1,372 m, 143 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 28% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 0% of route

0% LTE · 0% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 1.6 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

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.0152° N, 116.6149° 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