Love Story

Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country

Moderate · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Love Story is a 5.1 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 232 m in total and tops out at 1,896 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. It meets Skimmer #2 at 60 m. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 1.4 km and 1.9 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for trail running.

Length: 5.1km; 2.6 km each way
Elevation gain: 232m
Estimated time: 2h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,896m
Lowest point: 1,712m

Elevation profile

1,712 m to 1,896 m

Highest point 1,896 m, lowest 1,712 m, 232 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 24% 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, Trail running
Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4456° N, 116.2459° 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 377 trails in David Thompson Country

Government of Alberta, Open Government Licence Alberta
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30