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1	Hike Distance km	Hike Elevn m	HIKE RATING	HIKE NAME	Hike Area (Location)	Hike Description
2	6 km	275 m	Mod	Arethusa Cirque	Kananaskis - Upper Highwood	Arethusa cirque is a beautiful hike with many larch. Their are fantastic views of the Elk Range and Continental Divide. It requires a short steep ascent into the cirque. Wander, off trail, at the top of cirque and loop back thru meadows, following stream back.
3	4 km	275 m	Mod	Blueberry Hill	Kananaskis Lower	Challenging spur of Elk Pass leads to superlative view overlooking both Kananaskis Lakes. Narrow, twisting trail.
4	12 km	625 m	Mod	Bluerock Creek	Kananaskis Sheep River	From the Sheep River Valley, climb to the stunning meadows on the southeast ridge of Bluerock Mountain, where you look down into the headwaters of Bluerock Creek. Lots of lovely views to enjoy.
5	10 km	300m	Mod	Bob’s Creek	Whaleback	Several ups and downs with no clearly defined trails but will be going over & under fences and may have some creek crossings - so bring water footwear
6	16 km	472 m	Mod	Burstall Pass	Kananaskis -Smith-Dorrien	Follow an old logging road through the forest, then cross the flats. An area of braided streams before climbing into the high country. Outstanding views of Robertson glacier!! Bring a water friendly footwear for crossing the flats.
7	8 km	455 m	Mod	C Level Cirque	Banff	A short hike into an attractive cirque along the road to Lake Minnewanka. Hike past defunct coal mine, then into woods to some old buildings and a view of the lake. Continue through forest to a small cirque with more great views.
8	14 km	220 m	Mod	Canyon Creek Ice Caves	Elbow Valley	This hike consists of two distinct sections, the first section follows the road up to Canyon Creek between the cliffs of Moose and Prairie Mountain. The second section is short & steep which follows a scenic trail across a scree slope to the ice caves at the bottom of Moose Mountain. No Entry into the ice caves
9	14 km	555 m	Mod	Chester Lake - 3 Lakes Valley	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	Start up steeply inclined logging roads to this jade-coloured lake, one of the gems of K-Country. The 3 lakes valley above takes us into wild alpine terrain.
10	16 km	460 m	Mod	Commonwealth Creek	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	An easy walk along an old logging road near Mt. Engadine Lodge, then a gentle climb along Commonwealth Creek to a grassy meadow below THE FIST. If time allows, we can sidetrack to a waterfall coming down from Commonwealth Peak
11	12 km	200 m	Mod	Dyson Falls - Green Mountain	Kananaskis - Sheep River	Easy walk from Indian Oils to Dyson Falls. Cross Dyson Creek. Bring waterfriendly footwear and continue with easy walk to base of Green Mountain. Then ALL the elevation gain is in one steep section. Wonderful views, ridge walk, and interesting rock formations.
12	15 km	250 m 350 culmative	Mod	Eagle Hill	Sibbald Creek Trail	Start from Sibbald Lake day use area. Walk through meadows and forest, climbing steadily to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Bow Valley. A cumulative elevation of 350 m.
13	11.2 km	370 m	Mod	Eiffel Lake	Moraine Lake	The famous Valley of the Ten Peaks surrounding Moraine Lake is seen to its best advantage on the way to Eiffel Lake. All the elevation is at the begining of the trail.All ten summits, each over 10,000 feet high, loom over the Wenkchemna glacier below. Note - this hike may require a minimum of 6 hikers.
14	15 km	350 m	Mod	Fossil Falls	Kananaskis - Upper	Follow the south shore of Upper Kananaskis Lake for 5.3km, then head left to Hidden Lake. Follow the shore to the south end, then climb along Aster Creek to Fossil Falls - so named because of the many fossils in the area.
15	10 km	385 M	Mod	Giant Steps	Lk Louise / Paradise Valley	Reached by going up towards Morrain Lake. Starting at the Paradise Valley Trail Head the first 3 kms of this hike is in the trees. The trail to Lk Annette branches to the left at the 5 km mark but we will keep to the right walking along Paridise Creek and go on towards the Giant Steps. We can go further to Horsehoe Meadow or enjoy the rocks at the Giant Steps for lunch. Note - this hike may require a minimum of 6 hikers.
16	9 km	500 m	Mod	Grass Pass	Kananaskis - East Highwood	If you love meadows and Limber pines, this is the walk for you. The trail climbs steadily up an old exploration road to the pass below the Bull Creek Hills. Optional return via the scenic ridge to the west above Gunnery Creek.
17	11 km	454 m	Mod	Gypsum Mine Trail	Kananaskis Upper	Walk up Old Exploration Road to the abandoned gypsum quarry not far from Mount Indefatigable. The road winds up the north ridge of Mount Invincible through a gap to the quarry site.
18	14 km	450 m	Mod	Headwall Lakes	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	From the Chester Lake parking lot the trail heads east along an old logging road and across Headwall Creek. Then follow the creek up to these two pretty alpine lakes. The Fortress and Mt. James Walker loom above.
19	14 km	550 m	Mod	Helen Lake	Lake Louise	Start with a steady climb through the trees to the subalpine zone where the trail opens into meadows with superb views. Then optional switchbacks beyond the lake lead to views of the Dolomite Creek valley.
20	9 km	573 m	Mod	Hells Ridge	Kananaskis - East Highwood	Exploratory ridge walk. Starts in Etherington Creek south end and the north end is at the Highwood Junction. The ridge runs north and south. Fantastic views and easy hiking.
21	12 km	380 m	Mod	Hummingbird Plume Hill	Kananaskis Valley	From the Ribbon Creek parking lot there is a gradual climb to an old lookout on Hummingbird Plume Hill. The lookout itself is an old shack - which contains carved initials from German POWs interned at Camp 130 who were salvaging timber from a fire in 1936.
22	15 km	396 m	Mod	Indian Oils Trail	Kananaskis - Sheep River	Nice hike through trees and meadows to high point overlooking Gorge Creek. Pleasant lunch spot with time to relax and take in the scenery. Then an unhurried return to the parking lot.
23	15 km	625 m	Mod	Jewell Pass - Prairie View	Kananaskis Valley	Start at the Barrier Lake day area. Go around lake to woods and start climbing up to the pass. Follow trail onto the ridge and make for the lookout.
24	15 km	610 m	Mod	Jumpingpound South Ridge	Kananaskis - Powderface Trail	Starting from Canyon Creek, hike up the ridge through forest and open areas. Great views. Go back the same way or down Summit Trail and return along the road to the parking lot.
25	9 km	417 m	Mod	Jumpingpound Summit & North Ridge	Kananaskis - Jumpingpound	The hike will begin by climbing up the summit trail. After enjoying the panoramic view from the summit, which includes Moose Mountain, we follow the ridge to the north and descend to the Powderface Trail at Lusk Creek. A car shuttle will be required.
26	16 km	450 m	Mod	Kananaskis Lookout	Kananaskis - Peter Lougheed Provincial Park	This will be a loop hike using a combination of trails to a fire lookout. Ascend from Boulton Creek via Fox Creek Trail to Fire Lookout and descend via Whiskey Jack Trail. Views are limited as this is a forest hike but it can de done in inclement weather or when there is some Snow on the ground.
27	5 km	175 m	Mod	King Creek to the Sacred - Stoney - Trees	Kananaskis	King Creek trail is just off Hwy. 40 at the Kananaskis Lakes turnoff. The trail is no longer maintained, it is rocky and has rocks to go over and many creek crossings.YOUR FEET MAY GET A BIT WET up the King Creek Canyon to the forks. Climb a fairly steep grassy slope at the end. Follow along the top to the left and we willl find the Sacred Trees of the Stoneys. Bring a sense of adventure on this hike as it can be challenging.
28	18 km	100 m 300 m Culmative	Mod	Lake Minnewanka Shoreline Trail	Banff	From the boat concession gate the trail crosses the Stewart Canyon bridge, then parallels the shoreline to the Alymer Pass Trail. Rtn'd the same way. For Alymer Lookout - see info under "Difficult" due to overall distance.
29	12 km	470 m	Mod	Lake Rae	Kananaskis - Highwood Pass	From Hwy 40 follow the trail to scenic Elbow Lake. Continue on towards Tombstone Lakes, then turn right along the Sheep Trail and climb to this exquisite lake set in a larch meadow between Tombstone and Cougar Mountains. Lovely hiking through open country.
30	6.4 km	350 m	Mod	Larch Valley	Lake Louise/ Moraine Lake Area	Larch Valley is at its most exquisite at this time of the year. A steep, but easy hike up to the Larches and Lake Minnestima! Going up to Sentinel Pass pushes this hike to moderate/difficult (add an extra 250 meters elevation gain over 1.5 kms) but is well worth the extra push if time & weather permits. Note - this hike may require a minimum of 6 hikers.
31	7 km	400 m	Mod	Little Highwood Pass	Kananaskis - East Highwood	From the Highwood Pass parking area on Hwy 40, this scenic trail heads westward and upward to picturesque Pocaterra Cirque. Then climb steeply up talus slopes to the col and a nice lunch spot below Pocaterra Ridge.
32	12 km	350 m	Mod	Little Whaleback- Bobs Creek	The Whaleback-Oldman River	Gently rolling hills with lots of uphills and downhills. Livingstone Range on the West and Waterton-Chief mountain to the South east. Native grasslands with the ridges covered in Douglas Fir & Limber Pine. One of the special places in southern Alberta. Due to the special nature of this hike, we are limited to a maximum of 15 participants
33	5 km +	400 m	Mod	Mesa Butte or Square Butte	West of Millarville	The hike is on a south facing slope and should be snow free early in May. There is an option for more distance and ridge wandering depending on the group.
34	10 km	625 m	Mod	Mist Creek - Picklejar Creek Loop	Kananaskis - East Highwood	From Hwy 40 follow the Mist Creek Trail, then turn right towards Mist Ridge. Bear right again, climbing to a ridge which offers views of Mist Mountain, Plateau Mountain and more. From the col, descend and return via Picklejar Creek.
35	14 km	670 m	Mod	Moose Mountain Brokeback Mountain 1	Kananaskis - East Elbow	This is one of the classic hikes in the Elbow Valley. It starts with a walk downhill from the Moose Mountain Road, then traverses to a switchback up to the first summit. The final climb to the lookout is a bit narrow and steep. Great views of Jumpingpound Summit, Frontal Ranges and Prairies. . Be prepared to share the first part of trail with Mountain bikers.
36	9 km	238 m	Mod	Nihahi Creek	Kananaskis - Elbow Valley	From the Little Elbow campground follow the Little Elbow Trail, then turn right along Nihahi Creek. Impressive slot canyon and good views of Nihahi Ridge and Mount Fullerton. Trail includes some steep sections with scree scrambling through the canyon.
37	7 km	518 m	Mod	Paget Lookout	Lake Louise	Located right on the Great Divide the old Paget fire lookout boasts some impressive views. The trail winds its way up through a varied subalpine forest and across avalanche paths ending high above the valley.
38	11 km	475 m	Mod	Picklejar Lakes	Kananaskis - Upper Highwood	These are four beautiful paternoster lakes in a series of natural bowls. A bit of a slog up to the pass and down to the lakes for lunch. Then you have to climb back up over the pass before descending back to the parking lot.
39	16 km	564 m	Mod	Piper Creek	Kananaskis - Elbow Lake	A hike up a long valley off the Little Elbow Trail just past Elbow Lake. Through meadows and willow bush hike up the valley past two tarns to the pass.
40	13 km	365 m	Mod	Plain of the Six Glaciers	Lake Louise	Very scenic and historic hike along lakeshore. Come for views of Mt Victoria, Mt. LeFroy, LeFroy Glacier and the Mitre etc. Enjoy a nice cup of tea at the teahouse.
41	10 km	300 m	Mod	Plateau Mountain	Kananaskis - South Highwood	This is a wonderful ecological reserve; Plateau Mountain is unique in the Canadian Rockies as the sole nunatuk during the last Ice Age. Walk on alpine tundra wit12h 360 views. Dress for windy conditions.
42	13 km	640 m	Mod	Powderface Ridge	Kananaskis - Elbow River	This is a great ridge walk! Starting at the turnoff near the Little Elbow Campground we ascend 640 m to Powderface Ridge, returning the same way. No car shuttle when using this route
43	10 km	440 m	Mod	Powderface Ridge - Powderface Trail Start Point	Kananaskis - Powderface Trail	This is a great ridge walk! If starting at Powderface Trail and hiking up to the Powderface Pass & Ridge there is 200 less elevation. Rtn'd the same way
44	13 km	440	Mod	Powderface Ridge Traverse - Powderface Trail Start Point	Kananaskis - Elbow River	This is a great ridge walk! Starting at Powderface Trail and hiking up to the Powderface Pass & Ridge gives us 200 less elevation. We then continue south towards the turnoff near the Little Elbow Campgrounds which will require a car shuttle. If you don't want a car shuttle then we can begin & end at the turnoff near the Little Elbow Campground and up the 640 meter climb, returning the same way
45	9 km	555 m	Mod	Rae Glacier	Kananaskis - Elbow Lake	A short hike past Elbow Lake. Considered to be the eastern most glacier in K-Country.
46	18 km	450 m	Mod	Rae Lake	Kananaskis - Elbow Lake	Start at Elbow Parking lot and climb to Elbow Lake continue east on good road then veer south for cutoff to Sheep River Trail heading north at cairn towards Rae Lake you follow a creek. To return you do some bushwacking.
47	10 km	330 m	Mod	Ranger Ridge - West Bragg Creek	West Bragg Creek	Ranger Ridge - West Bragg Creek Starting at the West Bragg Creek Provincial Park parking lot, head south across the Bragg Creek bridge and start up the steep trail which takes us to the summit of Ranger Summit. Halfway up the climb, there's a great viewpoint where you can see everything from West Bragg area to Moose Mountain. We will keep climbing to the top where we will find Baruch's Corner, we can have lunch hear. A great overlook of the Banded Peak group complete with rock slab lounge chairs.
48	13 km	675 m	Mod	Rawson Lake To Sarrail Ridge	Kananaskis Lakes	Starting along the Upper Kananaskis Lake circuit, the trail briefly climbs steeply as you make your way to a beautiful jade lake under Mt. Sarrail. From the far end of the lake, climb 365 m to a grassy ridge overlooking Upper Kananaskis Lake.
49	22 km	350 m	Mod	Ribbon Creek Falls	Kananaskis -Ribbon Creek	This hike is long but relatively easy. It starts at Ribbon Creek Hostel parking lot and follows the Ribbon Creek Valley, hemmed in by steep cliffs for most of the 11 km to the falls. For the greater part, the trail is in the trees with occasional creek and mountain views.
50	22 km	311 m	Mod	Ribbon Falls	Kananaskis Valley	This popular trail follows the spectacular Ribbon Creek Valley, hemmed in by steep cliffs. At the 10 km mark the trail switch-backs steeply to a rocky overlook of the falls, a view that rewards our efforts.
51	10 km	350 m	Mod	Rummel Lake	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	Starting opposite the access to Mt. Engadine Lodge, the trail climbs steeply up across a large cutback. Once into the forest though, it is a beautiful walk to the lake - named after Baroness Lizzie Rummel. The setting is spectacular.
52	16 km	560 m	Mod	Sentinel Pass and Peak	Kananaskis - Livingstone	Hike along a forestry road between Plateau Mountain and Hailstone Butte for 4 km, then branch off across pleasant meadows and climb steadily to the pass and ridge. Marvelous views of Mt. Burke to the north, Raspberry Ridge to the west and Chain Lakes to the south.
53	18 km	400 m	Mod	Sheol Valley	Lake Louise	Start at the Paradise Valley Trailhead. Head to the Giant Steps but turn off to the right before and head through a nice forest to a pleasant meadow at the foot of the Saddleback.
54	9 km	365 m	Mod	Stanley Glacier	Kootenay, BC	Starting from the Radium Highway just below Storm Mountain, the trail climbs through a now barely noticable burn area from a 1968 lightening strike, past waterfalls to the base of the glacier. Lots of alpine flowers and majestic scenery.
55	6 to12 km	660 m	Mod	Sulphur Mountain	Banff	From the Upper Hot Springs we will follow the well-graded switchback trail to the summit. After exploring the summit area and having a bite of lunch, we will either hike back down or grab a ride on the gondola!! They charge a one way down fee in the spring-summer. Total distance 12 km or 6 km. Always the option to have a dip in the hot pool after the hike
56	13 km	420 m	Mod	Sulphur Springs	Kananaskis - Elbow River	This trail provides a nice viewpoint just off the Moose Mountain Road. You climb onto the end buttress of the southeast ridge of Moose Mountain which overlooks the McLean Creek area and the numerous ridges making up the Elbow Falls area of the Kananaskis.
57	10 km	50 m	Easy &/or Moderate	Sunshine Meadows	Banff	Taking a Brewster Bus (Bring bus fare) to the Meadows we set down at a lush alpine rock garden with an incredible variety of wildflowers. We will hike the Garden Loop then decide which other trail(s) to take. This hike can be broken into two groups: Easy & Moderate if there are enough people who know the trials. Total elevation will vary depending on what route(s) you take.
58	14 km	600 m	Mod	Taylor Lake	Castle Junction	Just 0.5 km past Taylor Lake campground is a wonderful alpine amphitheatre with Panorama Ridge and Castle Mountain as a backdrop. Wander through an almost pure forest of larch.
59	17 km	600 m	Mod	Taylor Lake and OBrien Lake	Castle Junction	If you thought the flowers were lovely at Taylor Lake, just wait until you see them at OBrien! We will have, lunch breaks, at both spots to enjoy the lavish displays.
60	18 km	250 m	Mod	Tombstone Lakes	Kananaskis - Elbow Lake	Starting from Elbow Lake trailhead, hike past the lake and along an abandoned road east towards Tombstone Mountain. Mildly undulating terrain with short climb to the lakes.
61	11 km	620 m	Mod	Unnamed Valley	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	Head toward Burstall Pass - veer SE into a hanging valley and lovely little canyon. Lunch on the saddle between Piggy-Plus Ridge and Mt Burstall with views down to French Creek Valley.
62	15 km	600 m	Mod	Volcano Ridge	Kananaskis - Sheep River	Access from Gorge Creek Trail. Splendid views of Sheep River valley, Bluerock Mountain, Banded Peak and Mounts Cornwall and Glasgow.
63	14 km	400 m	Mod	Volcano Ridge Loop	Kananaskis - Sheep River	Starting along the beautiful Gorge Creek, the trail climbs gradually to its summit where we enjoy a panoramic view of Bluerock Mountain, Mt. Ware, Surveyors Ridge and Allsmoke Mountain as we eat a leisurely lunch, weather permitting.
64	16 km	493 m	Mod	West Elk Pass - Frozen Lake	Kananaskis Lower	Follow the winter XC ski trail from the Elk Pass parking lot to the pass. Frozen Lake is just 2km further (but 280m higher!), just across the B.C. border. It should be unfrozen by late August.
65	6 km	380 m	Mod	West Wind Pass	Kananaskis - Smith-Dorrien	From the Spray Lakes Road - Hwy 742 the trail climbs steeply through the forest above Spurling Creek to the pass. Above looms the Windtower on one side and the Rimwall on the other. Marvelous views of Wind Ridge, Wind Valley, Pigeon Mountain and Dead Man-s Flats.
66	15 to 19 km	450 m	Mod	Whaleback -1	The Whaleback Oldman River. South of Chain Lakes	This hike has you go up and down a number of hills. There are different areas to explore such as Bobs Wildlands Ridges north of Ranch Rd A7 by first or second cattle guard. The hike can be shortened or extended as members may want. Due to the delicate nature of this area we are limited to 15 participants
67	6-8 km	300 m	Mod	Whaleback-2, Short Alternative	The Whaleback Oldman River. South of Chain Lakes	Starting at Road A-7 we will be hiking up and down several ridges - this shorter version of the Whaleback. Due to the delicate nature of this area we are limited to 15 participants
68	6 to 10 km	500 m	Mod	Whaleback-3, Another Version	The Whaleback-Oldman River	Starting at Road A-7 we will be hiking up and down several ridges. How far we go will depend on the group and the leader. Due to the delicate nature of this area we are limited to 15 participants
69	9 km	530 m	Mod	Yamnuska Shoulder	Seebe	This trail takes you to a great view point on an open ridge of Mount John Laurie. Spring comes early to this south facing meadows and woods. For those feeling adventurous, we can climb another 70 meters through a rock chimney and up to the ridge.