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1	Hike Distance km	Hike Elevn m	HIKE RATING	HIKE NAME	Hike Area (Location)	Hike Description
2	16.4 km	1065 m	Diff	Arnica Lake - Twin Lakes	Castle Junction	Starting from the Vista Lake viewpoint on highway 93 Radium, this hike first drops 125m to Vista Lake before climbing to Arnica Lake. From there another climb to a saddle before we descend to Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. Don't let the elevation put you off - it's actually only 715m on the way in, we do the other 350m on the way out.
3	24 km	560 m	Diff	Aylmer Lookout	Banff	From the west end of Lake Minnewanka the trail follows the shoreline, crossing the spectacular Stewart Canyon, then traversing a scree slope above the lake. After 8km we climb 500m to Aylmer Lookout. Terrific views throughout. Long, strenuous day.
4	18 km	892 m	Diff	Black Rock Mountain	Ghost River	A big climb with some exposure, up a chimney to an open plateau and an abandoned fire lookout. Great views of Devils Head and Mt. Aylmer. Because of rough access road some vehicles with good clearance will be needed.
5	24 km	1530 m	Diff	Bourgeau Mountain	Banff	Hiking to Bourgeau Lake is a mere appetizer to the main course of Harvey Pass. This year the plan is to go to the top of Bourgeau Mountain. The view is comparable to that seen from the top of Mount Temple, but without the scrambling.
6	11.5 km	720 m	Mod	Bull Creek Hills - Easy Scramble	Kananaskis - East Highwood	Best done as a point-to-point with car shuttle. Start at Sentinel Recreation Area, hike to Grass Pass 3.2km, then roam over the Bull Creek Hills for 7km. End at Hwy 541, 3.2km east of Sentinel. Some bushwhacking, route finding, with easy up and down scrambles. NOTE: If you do this hike from east to west the total elevation is 1000m --I would recommend this route as less elevation loss.
7	15 km	870 m	Diff	Buller Pass - Guinn-s Pass	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	Car shuttle required. Climb 670m over 6.5km on Buller Pass which is awash in colour at this time of year. Next descend towards Ribbon Lake and ascend Guinn-s Pass and finally descend to Hwy 40.
8	20 km	595 m	Diff	Canarvon Lake	Kananaskis - South Highwood	A major ford of the Highwood River. Long hike on an old logging road. Exposure on the headwall that includes chains. You are rewarded at the top by the brilliant blue lake. Traverse around to see the Great Divide.
9	13 km	915 m	Diff	Corey and Edith Pass Loop	Banff	Starting near the east end of Hwy 1A, the trail to Cory Pass is a grueling climb. But the effort is rewarded by the views. Look for rock climbers on Mount St. Louis. Return via Edith Pass and a more gradual descent.
10	13 km	872 m	Diff	Cox Hill	Kananaskis - Jumpingpound	Starting from the Dawson parking area we will make the strenuous climb to the summit of Cox Hill. There we can enjoy the superlative 360° views before descending back to the parking lot.
11	5 km	884 m	Diff	East End of Mount Rundle	Canmore	From the Spray Lakes Road near the Goat Creek parking lot a fairly well-defined trail climbs steeply up the south ridge. The OPTIONAL final ascent to the summit involves a MODERATE SCRAMBLE due to some loose scree and exposure. Great views of Ha Ling Peak.
12	16 km	1230 m	Diff	Eiffel Peak	Moraine Lake	Spectacular neighbour to Mt. Temple; great views with 500m less uphill. Take the switchbacks to Larch Valley before heading up the long shoulder to the summit. Long, but not too daunting, with superb views all day.
13	20 km	880 m	Diff	Emerald Triangle	Yoho	This is a clockwise loop starting at Emerald Lake, ascending gradually to Yoho Pass and then traversing the Wapta Highline below the Burgess Shale to Burgess Pass before descending back to the lake through the forest. Great views of Emerald Lake and surrounding area from both the ascent and the Highline traverse.
14	24 km	900 m	Diff	Exshaw Creek and Pass	Exshaw	Long hike up the creek to the pass. Can hike as far as we like, not necessarily all the way to the pass. Note: Distance to Pass is 12.4km.
15	10 km	1000 m	Diff	Fairview Mountain	Lake Louise	Climb from Lake Louise boathouse 3.7km to Saddleback, then zigzag up scree to summit for a terrific aerial view of Mt. Victoria, Victoria Glacier, Mt. Temple and the Bow Valley. Ascent time approximately 3 hours.
16	21 km	715 m	Diff	Floe Lake	Kootenay, BC	This trail has a number of switchbacks in steep section but well worth the effort. Floe Lake is just beautiful with ice floes from glacier.
17	11 km	800 m	Diff	Fortress Ridge	Kananaskis	From the base of Fortress Mountain ski area climb to the upper terminal of the Farside double chair and then follow the ridge northeast to a superlative viewpoint overlooking the Kananaskis Valley. Then return along the ridge. Some bushwhacking involved -
18	6 km	805 m	Diff	Ha-Ling and Miners Peak - Easy Scramble	Canmore	Grunt up to the top of Ha-Lign Peak and then descend to the saddle and proceed up the eastern ridge to the summit of Miners Peak. Views of Ha-Ling are outstanding.
19	20 km	1035 m	Diff	Harvey Pass	Banff	Follow a forested uphill trail to Bourgeau Lake From there is it another 2.5 km to Harvey Pass. The panoramic view from Harvey Pass includes Sunshine Meadows, Healy Pass and Mt Assiniboine. Another 45 minutes will get you to the west ridge of Mt. Bourgeau for great views.
20	15 km	823 m	Diff	Headwall - Fortress - Chester Loop	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	Start at Chester Lake parking lot and head for Headwall Creek. Up to the lakes and beyond to a col and The Fortress. Return via Chester Lake.
21	28 km	655 m	Diff	Healy Pass - Monarch Ramparts Loop	Banff	Between Healy Pass and The Monarch lies a 6 km long ridge known as the Monarch Ramparts. There is simply no place more beautiful in any season, and as a bonus it is never crowded. Return accross the Valley & down Simpson Pass exiting at the camp and out to the Sunshine Parking Lot.
22	11 km	930 m	Diff	Heart Mountain - Burns Memorial - Easy Scramble	Lac des Arcs	One of the nicest ridge walks available, plus pay respects to our good friend Henry Burns at the summit where his ashes lay. There is one short steep section that requires some light scrambling, but after that the going is much better. Incredible views.
23	20 km	750 m	Diff	Helen Lake - Dolomite Circuit	Lake Louise	Start with a steady climb through the trees to the subalpine zone where the trail opens into meadows with superb views. Descend from Helen Lake into the valley. Just past Katherine Lake turn right and head south off-trail (the route is obvious most of the way) behind Dolomite Peak to meet the Mosquito Creek trail a few kilometers from the lodge. Beautiful meadows of wildflowers. Short car shuttle required.
24	18 km	550 m	Diff	Helen Lake - Dolomite Pass	Lake Louise	Start with a steady climb through the trees to the subalpine zone where the trail opens into meadows with superb views. Then switchbacks beyond the lake lead to views of the Dolomite Creek valley.
25	16 km	1050m	Diff	Helen Lake and Cirque Peak	Icefield Parkway - N of Lk Louise	Trailhead to Helen Lake: 6 km, 422 m elevation gain Helen Lake to Ridge: 1 km, 128 m elevation gain Ridge to Cirque Peak: 1 km, 493 m elevation gain Cirque Peak is one of the easiest high elevation peaks, at 2993 meters, that you can summit in Banff National Park. Some consider it a scramble because the trail past Helen Lake is off-trail and steep. It is non-technical and the steep slog scree route is obvious.
26	20 km	750	Diff	Helen Lake to Mosquito Creek	Lake Louise	Start with a steady climb through the trees to the subalpine zone where the trail opens into meadows with superb views. Descend from Helen Lake into the valley. Just past Katherine Lake turn right and head south off-trail the route is obvious most of the way behind Dolomite Peak to meet the Mosquito Creek trail a few kilometers from the lodge. Beautiful meadows of wildflowers. Short car shuttle required.
27	7.5 km	720	Diff	Junction Hill	Kananaskis-Highwood	Located west of Longview in southern K-country, at the junction where HWY 541 meets the Forestry Trunk Road 940 going south and HWY 40 going west, this aptly named hill offers a panoramic view. Our off-trail route will ascend the SE ridge with a mix of open grassy slopes, trees, and rocky outcroppings - no exposure. We will complete the loop by returning via the S ridge. Be prepared for bush-whacking down the drainage back to the vehicles. Bring hiking poles, gaiters and a minimum of 3 liters of water.
28	7 km	731 m	Diff	King Creek Ridge	Kananaskis	A grassy ridge north of King Creek. Rapid elevation gain. A perfectly safe hike, but not for those who are afraid of heights!! Panoramic views of Kananaskis valley and the west wall of Opal Ridge.
29	12 km	1000+ m	Diff	Lake OHara Alpine Circuit	Lake OHara BC	Not for the faint of heart. Some steep sections, narrow ledges and scree shopes. The most common way the Alpine Circuit is hiked in is a clockwise direction starting with a short section of Lake O’Hara Shoreline Trail to the Wiwaxy Gap gaining 495 meters in elevation over just 1.5 km with multiple switchbacks. Leaving Wiwaxy Gap towards the east, Huber Ledges descends about 260 meters over 1.7 km before reaching Lake Oesa. Departing Lake Oesa towards the Yukness Ledges, the 2.2 km Yukness Ledges trail is relatively flat. After rounding the north end of the shoulder of Yukness Mountain, the trail continues on along a narrow, rocky bench under the shadow of a cliff before finally reaching a talus slope and descending to the Opabin Plateau eventually reaching West Opabin trail where you need to watch for the trail marker indicating the start of All Souls’ Prospect. The rest of the Alpine Circuit’s total elevation gain accumulates over the 2 km stretch of All Souls’ Alpine Route connection West Opabin Trail to Schaffer Lake. All Souls’ becomes more difficult once you reach the wide scree slope at the base of Schaffer Ridge. You have a couple of options for returning to the Lodge depending on time.
30	17.5 km	720 m	Diff	Larch and Paradise Valleys - via Sentinel Pass	Moraine Lake	Larch Valley is at its most exquisite at this time of year! Add to that the panoramic vista of the Ten Peaks and Paradise Valley from Sentinel Pass, and a return trip via Lake Annette, and you have a hike so perfect it will make you forget your aching feet.
31	15 km	800 m	Diff	Mist Ridge to Picklejar Lakes	Kananaskis - South Highwood	Hike up the south end of Mist Ridge. Descend to Picklejar Creek. Traverse at tree line to Picklejar Lakes. Return via normal route along Lantern Creek. Great views. Mostly on-trail, but some off-trail as well.
32	18 km	1000 m	Diff	Mount Baldy Exploratory - Easy Scramble	Kananaskis	From Baldy Pass we will scramble onto Baldy Peak and down the other side to the highway. Some bushwacking and route finding expected. Requires a Car Shuttle.
33	16 km	845 m	Diff	Mount Burke	Kananaskis - East Highwood	This is down south at Cataract Creek. Start by walking up Salter Creek, then veer left into the woods. Climb up a ridge to bare slopes leading to the top. Bit of exposure near the top at the old fire lookout - but for a very short distance only. Great views.
34	8 km	1000 m	Diff	Mount Indefatigable South - Easy Scramble	Kananaskis Lakes	Possibly Closed/Un-maintained trail. Unparalleled views - but a steep hike. Can be windy at the exposed top. If you had to choose only one trail in Kananaskis Provincial Park, this should be the one. The upper part of this climb above the signed trail is classified as a SCRAMBLE.
35	7 km	853 m	Diff	Mount Lady MacDonald	Canmore	We will follow the established trail to the site of the unfinished teahouse and helipad - beautiful views to the south. Optional: MODERATE SCRAMBLE to summit ridge for incredible views of entire valley and peaks to the north adds 274m of elevation.
36	14 km	880 m	Diff	Mount Lipsett	Kananaskis - East Highwood	Situated between the Elk and Misty Ranges south of Highwood Pass, the trail climbs gradually from Hwy 40 up the southeast ridge. Stunning views from the summit, particularly of nearby Mist Mountain.
37	18 km	750 m	Diff	Mount Livingstone	Kananaskis - Livingstone	Starting from -The Hump - below Hailstone Butte we will head over the rolling Windy Hills Peaks to the rounded Mt. Livingstone. Long, but not too tough in a very different area.
38	11 km	1000 m	Diff	Mount Rae	Kananaskis - Highwood Pass	The highest peak visible from Calgary and one of the highest peaks in the entire Kananaskis Range. From the top of Ptarmigan Cirque trail, a grueling scree-filled gully leads to the lengthy exposed summit ridge which throws some curves on the way.
39	14 km	915 m	Diff	Mount St. Piran	Lake Louise	Between Lake Agnes and the Little Beehive a well-graded trail heads left and up the mountain. Superb views of Lake Louise and the surrounding peaks, as well as the Wapta Icefield to the North.
40	19.6 km	720 m	Diff	Niles Meadow	Lake Louise	This beautiful hike starts from Wapta Lake just into British Columbia. It ascends in three stages past Sherbrooke Lake to a meadow on the shoulder of Mt. Niles that offers spectacular views back down the Sherbrooke valley. Much of the trail is along mountain creeks. This is recommended as an overnight hike due to time to trailhead and hike distance.
41	15 km	950 m	Diff	North of North Buller Pass	Kananaskis -Smith-Dorrien	Starting at the Buller Pass trailhead we will make our way onto the ridge, north of North Buller Pass. Exceptional views of Mt Bogart. Be prepared for a busy day.
42	20 km	990 m	Diff	Odlum Ridge	Kananaskis - North Highwood	This is a ridge walk with some exposure for strong hikers only. Three summits to do on the ridge, and once on top there is no easy way down.
43	16 km	860 m	Diff	Old Baldy	Kananaskis	This insignificant summit has views that will make you drool with anticipation! Plod up grassy slopes to the summit, then just lay back and enjoy the view while enjoying a well earned lunch break.
44	16 km	1060 m	Diff	Pasque Mountain Horseshoe	Kananaskis - Livingstone	Southwest corner of K-Country. Has ridges upon ridges!! Access to the open slopes is made easy by a progression of logging roads. Some scrambling. A long day.
45	16 km	990 m	Diff	Pigeon Mountain	Kananaskis Deadmans Flats	Leave from the ski resort and follow the Skogan Pass Trail for 5.5km. From there start heading up the mountain through meadows, making for the ridge leading to the summit. Great panoramas.
46	12 km	1036 m	Diff	Pocaterra Ridge	Kananaskis - Highwood Pass	This is one of the best ridge walks available with a total of four peaks to bag and great views around the Highwood Pass area and up the Kananaskis valley. A small amount of scrambling& bushwhacking is involved, 800 meters ascent, 1100 meters descent. We will hike from south to north. Short car shuttle required.
47	14.0	800	Diff	Reads Ridge near Mt Sparrowhawk	Kananaski - Smith -Dorrien	The trailhead for Read's Ridge can easily be spotted directly across the road from the Sparrowhawk Day-Use Area. Follow the path along Sparrowhawk Creek for about a kilometre before reaching a fork marked with a large cairn. The right fork continues along the creek for several kilometres before reaching the Sparrowhawk Tarns. The next portion is a bit of an uphill grind, but you'll gain elevation quickly and you top out on the ridge. Their is an option to finsh off the hike by continuint the trail leading towards Read's Tower. It offers great views.
48	26 km	588 m	Diff	Ribbon Falls - Ribbon Lake	Kananaskis - Ribbon Creek	Hike up Ribbon Creek Valley, hemmed in by steep cliffs, to the falls, then climb to the headwall chains leading to the lake. Some hikers may prefer to stop at the falls.
49	17 km	850 m	Diff	Robertson Glacier	Kananaskis	Hike in via Burstall Pass Trail. Most accessible glacier in this part of the Rockies. Be prepared for changeable weather.
50	17 km	760 m	Diff	Rockbound Lake	Bow Valley Parkway	Proceed behind ramparts of Castle Mountain to Tower Lake, up headwall to Rockbound Lake. Extensive views of the Sawback Range.
51	25.5 km	535 m	Diff	Rummel Pass - Lost Lake - Galatea Creek	Kananaskis -Smith-Dorrien	This great end-to-end trek starts from the Smith-Dorrien Hwy and climbs past Rummel Lake to Rummel Pass. Then descend sheep trails to Lost Lake. Continue bushwhacking down to the Galatea Lake Trail passing Alvin Guinns cabin. Requires a car shuttle.
52	16.9 km	720 m	Diff	Sentinel Pass-Paradise Valley	Banff	Larch Valley is a popular destination in the summer and especially in the fall when the alpine larches are in their golden glory. With an elevation of 200 m in about 1 kilometer, the ascent up the switchbacks to Sentinel Pass weeds out the Sunday hikers. We continue up and over the pass into Paradise Valley past the Giant Steps to trailhead at the Moraine Lake Road. This trip requires a shuttle.
53	24 km	670 m	Diff	Smuts - Birdwood - Burstall Loop	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	Because of the hike distance this is a LONG day. It is beautiful up the creek to the pass, over the high col to Birdwood Pass then on to Burstall Pass and down Burstall Creek - may need route finding skills
54	9 km	823 m	Diff	Tent Ridge Horseshoe	Kananaskis - Smith -Dorrien	This is a super horseshoe ridge walk. A little tricky to get onto the ridge but walking along the top gives for awesome scenery. This makes the bit of scrambling worth while. Some bushwhacking required.
55	18 km	850 m	Diff	The Big Whaleback	South of Chain Lakes	We access the Big Whaleback Ridge from Hwy 22 due west. Then we follow the contours north and then drop down into the valley and back up unto Black Mountain and back to car. The views at the top of Ridges are spectacular as you look west unto the Livingstone Range and into the Gap created by the Old Man River.
56	12 km	885 m	Diff	Tyrwhitt Loop	Kananaskis	Magnificent meadows and larch forests in two valleys. Experience crossing Grizzly Pass and climbing a summit on this hike.
57	20 km	720 m	Diff	Wenkchemna Pass	Moraine Lake	Hike up past the Eiffel Tower to this high pass. Head up switchbacks past Larch Valley to the meadows with Wenkchemna Glacier before you. Then on to Eiffel Lake and the pass. High winds at the pass.
58	19 km	900 m	Diff	Whaleback- Black Mountain	The Whaleback-Oldman River	Gorgeous rolling foothills covered in balsam root and myriad flowers. This is a long day, starting with a scenic drive down Hwy 22 south of Claresholm. We go up and down the hills MANY times. Due to the nature of this area, this hike is limited to 15 participants.
59	10 km	1000 m	Diff	Windtower	Kananaskis - Smith -Dorrien	A challenging but very rewarding climb via West Wind Pass. Beyond the pass the trail traverses a series of easy rock bands before the slog to the summit. Minimal exposure, and incredible views of Spray Lakes, Mt Lougheed and Wind Valley. And yes, it is usually windy.
60	10 km	800 m	Diff	Windy Peak Hills	Kananaskis - Livingstone	This trail starts from the high point on the Jonson Creek Trail - Hwy532 west of Chain Lakes. Open ridge walking all the way, with four distinct "peaks" and panoramic views.
61	26 km	790 m	Diff	Wolverine Pass	Kootenay, BC	From the Paint Pots on the Radium Highway - Hwy 93, follow the Tumbling Creek Trail 10km to a junction below Tumbling Glacier. Bear right for another 3km and 350m up to this scenic pass in the rock wall of the Vermillion Range.