XC Advanced
Near Nordegg · David Thompson Country
Trail score 15 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
XC Advanced is a 5.2 km out and back trail near Nordegg. It runs 2.6 km each way. The route gains 219 m in total and tops out at 1,582 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 2 hours of moving time. Also used for trail running.
- Length
- 5.2km
- 2.6 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 219m
- Estimated time
- 2h
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,582m
- Lowest point
- 1,451m
Elevation profile
1,451 m to 1,582 mHighest point 1,582 m, lowest 1,451 m, 219 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 20% 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, Trail running
- Dog friendly (on leash)
Trailhead
The trail starts at 52.4367° N, 116.2376° 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
- TpocModerate · 3.9 km · 282 m gain · 0.3 km away
- Happy Nordegg #44Easy · 5.1 km · 119 m gain · 0.3 km away
- ChaskaHard · 13.5 km · 506 m gain · 0.3 km away
- XC Loop EasyEasy · 4.0 km · 86 m gain · 0.5 km away
- Black Like VelvetModerate · 5.0 km · 206 m gain · 0.8 km away
- SkimmerEasy · 3.0 km · 210 m gain · 0.8 km away
All 377 trails in David Thompson Country
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