Wagon Loop Trail

Near Nordegg · Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 17 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Wagon Loop Trail is a 23.5 km out and back trail near Nordegg in Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone. It runs 11.7 km each way. The route gains 750 m in total and tops out at 1,531 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 7 hours 45 minutes of moving time. It meets Firesmart 12 13 Black Canyon at 5.4 km. Two side branches with the same name split off the route, at 3.1 km and 4.1 km. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 23.5km; 11.7 km each way
Elevation gain: 750m
Estimated time: 7h45min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 1,531m
Lowest point: 1,271m

Elevation profile

1,271 m to 1,531 m

Highest point 1,531 m, lowest 1,271 m, 750 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 23% 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 52.4087° N, 116.1782° 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