Ridgeline Trail

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 50 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Ridgeline Trail is a 13.0 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 6.5 km each way. The route gains 829 m in total and tops out at 2,011 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 6 hours of moving time. It passes three mapped trail junctions. Also used for mountain biking.

Length: 13.0km; 6.5 km each way
Elevation gain: 829m
Estimated time: 6h; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,011m
Lowest point: 1,315m

Elevation profile

1,315 m to 2,011 m

Highest point 2,011 m, lowest 1,315 m, 829 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 39% 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

6.1 kmSummit2,040 m

Good for

Hiking, Mountain biking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Summit, Views

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 52.4908° N, 116.0377° 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

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