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Hike Distance kmHike Elevn mHIKE RATINGHIKE NAMEHike Area
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14 km670 mMod-DiffAllsmoke MountainKananaskis SouthHike begins west of Millarville at the north end of Volcano Ridge. Hike proceeds from meadow, into forest along side a creek, a short steep section, and then a moderate angle to the summit. The summit has a fantastic view of the front ranges from Moose Mountain to junction Mountain and beyond. **Note area is open for hunting in the fall.
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10 km600 mMod-DiffBaldy PassKananaskisFrom the Baldy Pass parking lot just beyond Barrier Lake, a well developed trail climbs steadily to the pass. We will carry on up to the cairn to enjoy the view of Mt. Baldy. Be prepared to share this trail with mountain bikers.
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10 km625 mMod-DiffBarrier Lake LookoutKananaskis - Barrier LakePopular hike with great views. Head up Prairie View Trail from Barrier Dam towards McConnell Ridge. The lookout sits at the summit of the ridge.
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8 km 625 mMod-DiffBelmore Browne PeakKananaskis JumpingpoundStart ascent via the south ridge climbing a ribbon of vegetation giving out to continue easily to the ridge. We can walk the ridge as far as we want. Watch for a plaque.
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10 km591 mMod-DiffBlack Prince CirqueKananaskis UpperThis interpretive loop follows an old logging road and trail up thru the forest that is making a slow recovery from extensive logging that took place in the 70s. The reward is an inspiring view of Black Prince Cirque, a gigantic bowl carved by glaciers.
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15 km725 mMod -DiffBourgeau LakeBanffThis lake is set in an amphitheatre within the walls of the Massive Range. Hike up the creek through pines and spruce to the switchbacks.
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15 - 17 km500 mMod-DiffBow HutIcefields ParkwayStart along Bow Lake. We climb over a chokestone that forms a natural bridge. Follow trail above a canyon, onto scree slopes, up a headwall, around a cliff band to Bow Hut at the foot of Bow Glacier. Optional detour to Bow Falls - add 2 km.
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11.5 km720 mMod-DiffBull 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.
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13 km670 mMod-DiffBuller PassKananaskis
Smith-Dorrien		A moderately strenuous climb that follows Buller Creek past a lovely waterfall to an alpine meadow. The final steep switchback up the headwall is rewarded with superb views of Ribbon Lake and Guinn-s Pass.
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16 km610 mMod-DiffCascade AmphitheatreBanffNice hike up west flank of Cascade Mountain to a large amphitheatre. Great scenery and sub alpine meadows.
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7.5 km520 mMod-DiffCastle LookoutCastle JunctionA short but steep hike up Castle Mountain leads to the site of the old Mt. Eisenhower fire lookout. From here you will have an outstanding panorama of the Bow Valley.
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11 km650 mMod-DiffCat Creek Hills ExploratoryHighwoodFollow a partial trail from Fitzsimmons Day use area up a smooth grassy SW ridge with aspens and a sandstone rock band. Summit 2149 m has views of divide. Descend by old exploration roads and grassy hillside to Cat Creek day use area. Short car shuffle. Possible side trip to falls on Cat Creek.
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19 km640 mMod-DiffCougar CreekCanmoreWinding deep into the heart of the Fairholme Range, spectacular Cougar Creek offers a great hike. Initially some stream hopping. Bring spare socks.
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22 km244 mMod-DiffElk LakesKananaskis - LowerStart from Elk Pass parking lot at the south end of Lower Kananaskis Lake and head southward to West Elk Pass. Cross into B.C. and head for Upper Elk Lake and Petain Creek. Long day.
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14 km740 mMod-DiffForgetmenot Ridge
Brokeback Mountain 2 		Kananaskis - Elbow RiverOne of the ridge hikes you want to do, but never get around to? First part is steep and a bit of a grunt, but once on top the ridge is wide, grassy, and exhilarating Fabulous panorama views of Mts. Glasgow, Cornwall, Outlaw and Banded Peak. make the effort worthwhile.
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15 km675 mMod-DiffGalatea LakesKananaskis ValleySteady climb up Galatea Creek Trail to Lillian Lake then a steeper climb from there to explore the fascinating alpine terrain surrounding the upper and the lower Galatea Lakes. Great view of the Tower!
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11 km600 mMod-DiffGrizzly Col - Circuit Hike beyond the ColKananaskis - Highwood PassFrom the Highwood Pass parking lot, car shuttle needed - walk through larch forest and wonderful meadows highlighted by a 400m hike up a scree slope to the col between Mt Tyrwhitt and its eastern outlier. From the Col head east up a mostly grassy ridge, views of Paradise Valley and Highwood ridge. Descend ridge end and along game trail to Hwy 40 at Mt. Lipsett Day use area.
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7 km472 mMod-DiffGrizzly Col - Out to the Col and BackKananaskis - Highwood PassStart from the Highwood Pass parking lot. Walk through larch forest and wonderful meadows highlighted by a 400m hike up a scree slope to the col between Mt Tyrwhitt and its eastern outlier. Return the same route.
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6 km 640 mMod-DiffGunnery MountainKananaskis - East HighwoodThis 6 km loop involves some off-trail route-finding. There is however no scrambling or exposure. Tired of reality TV? Then come give reality hiking a try.
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12 km543 mMod-DiffHailstone Butte - Easy Scramble RouteKananaskis - LivingstoneA windy, wonderful ridge walk with views of Plateau Mountain, Windy Peak Hills, and Sentinel Peak. The fire lookout was renovated in 2006. Some lovely artistic mosaic stonework created by the resident fire look-out person. Some easy rock scrambling and bushwacking.
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4 km732 mMod-DiffHa-Ling PeakCanmoreThis hike is not very long, but it is a grunt up the back side. Once on top the views are fantastic. Canmore lies spread before you and mountain views surround.
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18.4 km655 mMod-DiffHealy PassBanffA steady but gradual climb culminates in a spectacular 360° vista, including the Pharaoh Peaks, the Sunshine ski slopes and Mt Assiniboine. As well, you have a dramatic perspective over Egypt and Scarab Lakes.
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7 km650 mMod-DiffHighwood Ridge TraverseKananaskis - Highwood PassThis is an end-to-end traverse requiring a car shuttle between the Highwood Pass and Mt. Lipsett day use parking areas. Begins with a steep grunt of 500m, followed by a glorious ridge walk and descent. Great views of Ptarmigan and Arethusa Cirques.
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15 km730 mMod-DiffJumpingpound Ridge - Cox HillKananaskis - JumpingpoundStarting from the Powderface Trail we will climb to the summit of Jumpingpound Mountain. Then we can enjoy the 360° views along the 6 km of ridge to Cox Hill before descending 872 m to the Dawson parking area. Requires a car shuttle. We’ll leave a car at Dawson Day-use area, then drive to the summit trailhead, the shortest route to the summit.
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12 km720 mMod-DiffLarch Valley and Sentinel PassMoraine LakeStarts with a steep switchback up from Moraine Lake and later a second steep climb to the pass between Pinnacle Mountain and Mt Temple. Coming down the pass can be a bit tricky having to pick through boulders and sometimes a little snow. Once down it is a long trail back to the cars.
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10 km753 mMod-DiffNihahi RidgeKananaskis - Elbow HeadwatersFrom the Little Elbow campground cross a meadow and then climb steeply at times to the ridge summit. Great views down the Little Elbow. How far we carry on along the ridge will depend on the group.
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14 km750 mMod-DiffOld Goat GlacierSpray ValleyFirst third of trail follows a treed creek bed when you burst into a basin beneath an imposing headwall; second third you will ascend a steep talus slope enjoying the rapidly expanding views of Spray Lakes Reservoir. Once you surpass headwall you follow the crest of the lateral moraine for the last third.
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15 km650 mMod-DiffPanorama RidgeLake LouiseSame route as Taylor Lake. Access a trail at the rear of the campgrounds. Go another half kilometer through the forest up a hill to an open meadow. Great flowers with a scenic lunch spot.
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20 km385 to 730 mMod-DiffParadise ValleyLake LouiseBegin hike in forest of spruce and fir. Views of Mt. Temple and valley headwall after Paradise Creek crossing to Giant Steps and Horseshoe Meadow. Loop back to trailhead. If conditions permit, going higher up the head of the valley past the campground is an option.
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13 km735 mMod-DiffPasque MountainKananaskis - LivingstoneSouthwest corner of K-Country. Has loads of ridges Access to the open slopes is made easy by a progression of logging roads. Some scrambling.
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8 km 716 mMod-DiffPrairie MountainKananaskis - Elbow RiverThis is the highest peak in the Elbow Falls area with great views in all directions. Bit of a grunt at times and can be cool and windy at the top.
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9 km650 mMod-DiffRaspberry Ridge LookoutKananaskis -Cataract CreekFrom the Forestry trunk Road - Hwy 940 north of Cataract Creek, the trail winds uphill through pine forest. From the meadow take the steeper trail to the top of the ridge. Head towards the lookout for views and great spot for lunch. Return along the ridge and descend to a faint trail for a loop hike.
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16 km533 mMod-DiffRummel Lake - Rummel PassKananaskis - Smith-DorrienLovely turquoise Rummel Lake is a stepping-stone to the alpine beauty of Rummel Pass. Slip between Mt Galatea and The Tower into the upper valley. Walk by two tarns to the pass at the edge of a spectacular drop-off.
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8 km 595 mMod-DiffSaddlebackLake LouiseYou start on an asphault trail at which turns to dirt and begins to climb through the forest. Continue straight ahead to stay on the Saddleback Trail. After about 1 kilometre you will emerge from the forest with a view of the valley and the Lake Louise ski area. Continue on to Sheol Valley via the Saddleback Trail which is approximately two kilometres further. This hike provides great views of Mt. Temple Fairview and Saddle Mountains. From the Sheol Valley there is a trail up to Fairview Mountain if chosen we can do the optional extra climb to the peak of Fairview Mountain.
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10 km680 mMod-DiffSparrowhawk TarnsKananaskis - Smith-DorrienFirst part is through trees gradually gaining altitude. We will hike to a beautiful tarn beneath towering Mt. Bogart. Stay to south end of the rock pile and the headwall to gain access to the cirque--tarns. Wander further over the rocks & grass, over slabs and ledges, along miniature waterways & dainty wildflowers into the cirques deepest corners. Marvel at the ancient fossils.
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8.5 km one way - 17 km round trip880 mMod-DiffSulphur Mountain via Cosmic Ray RoadBanffThis hike up the sunny southwest side of Sulphur Mountain is generally snow free by late May and offers excellent views. It’s a steady climb up a road that was built in 1956 to service a cosmic ray station on top of the mountain, near the gondola terminal. The road is clearly visible from the Trans-Canada Highway eastbound just after passing the Sunshine turnoff. After exploring the summit area and having a bite of lunch, we will either hike back down or grab a ride on the gondola!! Always the option to have a dip in the hot pool. During the winter season if you hike up you may ride the gondola down for free. They charge a one way down fee in the spring/summer. Assuming some people may want to return on the gondola, a short car shuttle is required
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18 km500 mMod-DiffSunshine Meadows-Simpson Pass-Healy PassBanffTake bus up to Sunshine Ski Area then hike up over Strawberry towards Simpson pass loop up Healy Pass. Bring bus fare.
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21 km490 mMod-DiffThree Isle LakeKananaskis -UpperVery popular hike leading out from the Upper Kananaskis Lake. Hike along the noisy Kananaskis River past stands of Douglas Fir to the lake. Can continue on to the South Kananaskis Pass 5km - 136m.
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12 km750 mMod-DiffWasootch RidgeKananaskis CountryModerate effort required to reach the first, grassy summit - but we will stop at the big cairn before the (optional) scrambling begins. Absolutely beautiful!! Distance and elevation can be more depending on how far the group goes.
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16 km762 m
810 Cumulative		Mod-DiffWind RidgeDead Mans FlatsTrail starts at the Pigeon parking lot and follows an old road to the tree line. Game trails lead to ridge with views of Wind Valley. Goat sightings abundant. One pitch of scrambling to gain the ridge.