The Degg
Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail score 22 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
The Degg is a 4.0 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 2.0 km each way. The route gains 183 m in total and tops out at 1,710 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Westview Downhill at 1.9 km. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 4.0km
- 2.0 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 183m
- Estimated time
- 1h30min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,710m
- Lowest point
- 1,527m
Elevation profile
1,527 m to 1,710 mHighest point 1,710 m, lowest 1,527 m, 183 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 15% 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 52.5088° N, 116.0928° 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
- R&R UpperEasy · 2.4 km · 188 m gain · 0.0 km away
- CreeksideEasy · 1.3 km · 71 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Westview UptrackHard · 8.1 km · 410 m gain · 0.5 km away
- MinecraftEasy · 2.7 km · 101 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Westview UpperHard · 2.1 km · 279 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Skid RoadModerate · 2.8 km · 114 m gain · 0.6 km away
All 185 trails in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30