Lower Chaska

Near Nordegg · Snow Creek Provincial Recreation Area

Easy · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Lower Chaska is a 4.4 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Snow Creek Provincial Recreation Area. It runs 2.2 km each way. The route gains 89 m in total and tops out at 1,464 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Lower Chaska #1 at 100 m and Jumpline Access Road at 0.4 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Length: 4.4km; 2.2 km each way
Elevation gain: 89m
Estimated time: 1h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,464m
Lowest point: 1,393m

Elevation profile

1,393 m to 1,464 m

Highest point 1,464 m, lowest 1,393 m, 89 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 9% 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 52.4278° N, 116.2508° 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 2 trails in Snow Creek Provincial Recreation Area

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