Joyce Creek Trail
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 24 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Joyce Creek Trail is a 20.6 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 10.3 km each way. The route gains 390 m in total and tops out at 1,665 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours 15 minutes of moving time. Much of the route follows Joyce River. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 20.6km
- 10.3 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 390m
- Estimated time
- 6h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,665m
- Lowest point
- 1,511m
Elevation profile
1,511 m to 1,665 mHighest point 1,665 m, lowest 1,511 m, 390 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, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
- River or creek
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.3120° N, 116.0369° 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:
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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