Meadows Trail
Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country
Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Meadows Trail is a 21.8 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 10.9 km each way. The route gains 598 m in total and tops out at 1,486 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours of moving time. The map also shows 11 separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.
- Length
- 21.8km
- 10.9 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 598m
- Estimated time
- 7h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,486m
- Lowest point
- 1,312m
Elevation profile
1,312 m to 1,486 mHighest point 1,486 m, lowest 1,312 m, 598 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 22% 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, Backpacking
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Rankings
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.3997° N, 115.7587° 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:
Nearby trails
- Meadows TrailModerate · 12.0 km · 288 m gain · 5.8 km away
- Lundine Creek TrailEasy · 1.1 km · 31 m gain · 6.6 km away
- Ram Lookout TrailHard · 14.8 km · 752 m gain · 9.0 km away
- Eagle Mountain Ridge RouteHard · 4.2 km · 570 m gain · 14.5 km away
- Eagle RidgeHard · 12.2 km · 722 m gain · 19.5 km away
- Get Er DoneHard · 13.2 km · 762 m gain · 19.6 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
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