McMullen Loop Trail

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Loop · Official trail

Trail score 52 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

McMullen Loop Trail is a 26.4 km loop trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. The route gains 566 m in total and tops out at 1,454 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 8 hours of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 9.2 km. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 11.5 km and 13.1 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass Abraham Lake. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 26.4km
Elevation gain: 566m
Estimated time: 8h; Moving time
Route: Loop
Highest point: 1,454m
Lowest point: 1,232m

Elevation profile

1,232 m to 1,454 m

Highest point 1,454 m, lowest 1,232 m, 566 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 25% 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

6.4 kmAbraham LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.3304° N, 116.2625° 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