Makoons
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 33 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Makoons is a 2.7 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.4 km each way. The route gains 74 m in total and tops out at 1,469 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 55 minutes of moving time. It meets Makoon #3 at 70 m, and passes one other mapped junction. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 2.7km
- 1.4 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 74m
- Estimated time
- 55min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,469m
- Lowest point
- 1,401m
Elevation profile
1,401 m to 1,469 mHighest point 1,469 m, lowest 1,401 m, 74 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 11% 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 52.4303° N, 116.2473° 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 Mountain Shuttle RoadEasy · 2.7 km · 38 m gain · 0.3 km away
- Lower ChaskaEasy · 4.4 km · 89 m gain · 0.4 km away
- Black Like VelvetModerate · 5.0 km · 206 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Black Mountain TrailEasy · 0.9 km · 43 m gain · 0.6 km away
All 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
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