Kidd Creek Hill Loop

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 37 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Kidd Creek Hill Loop is a 21.8 km loop trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. The route gains 830 m in total and tops out at 1,767 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 45 minutes of moving time. At 11.0 km a 0.9 km side branch with the same name splits off. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Lookout. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 21.8km
Elevation gain: 830m
Estimated time: 7h45min; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,767m
Lowest point: 1,256m

Elevation profile

1,256 m to 1,767 m

Highest point 1,767 m, lowest 1,256 m, 830 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 31% 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.

Along the way

1.9 kmLookoutViewpoint

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Views, River or creek

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3130° N, 116.2165° 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