Lucky Goose
Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Lucky Goose is a 6.4 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 3.2 km each way. The route gains 430 m in total and tops out at 1,916 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 3 hours of moving time. At 0.4 km the trail forks. This route keeps left; the right fork is a 0.7 km side branch with the same name. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches.
- Length
- 6.4km
- 3.2 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 430m
- Estimated time
- 3h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,916m
- Lowest point
- 1,517m
Elevation profile
1,517 m to 1,916 mHighest point 1,916 m, lowest 1,517 m, 430 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 36% 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
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4375° N, 116.2529° 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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- Black Like VelvetModerate · 5.0 km · 206 m gain · 0.4 km away
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- Silver FoxEasy · 2.2 km · 33 m gain · 0.5 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
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