Eldon, Alberta
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Eldon
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Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Snowshoe to Johnson Lake
2 miThis is a well-traveled hike, so if you stay on the path, you'll likely need only a good pair of boots. However, in the middle of winter, the lake freezes solid, and you might enjoy exploring a little out on the frozen lake like we did. Snowshoes definitely came in handy out there.This is a very ...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Mosquito Creek Backpacking Adventure
18.7 mi / 3822.2 ft gainThe Mosquito creek trailhead is on the east side of the Icefield parkway road just across from the Mosquito Creek Hostel. You park in front of the hostel, and hop across the road to begin the trek.The trail winds up the Mosquito Valley, occasionally popping into a clearing where you get good view...Read more -
Parson, British Columbia
Hike to Wapta Falls, Yoho National Park
5.02.4 mi / 180 ft gainThis short 1.2 mile hike leads you through a relatively level forest to a spot on the Kicking Horse River where the water crashes off a river-wide cliff, producing almost a guaranteed rainbow at the bottom. The trail starts at the Wapta Falls Trailhead, which is a short drive off the Trans Canadi...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Snowshoe up Crystal Ridge
2.04.3 mi / 2099.7 ft gainFor anyone looking to leave crowds behind but still have a killer day, Crystal Ridge might be up your alley! On an unseasonably warm January Saturday, I was the only one to access the trail. My singular trail was the only blemish on the pristine field of snow.The trailhead is located in the north...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Hike to Bow Glacier Falls
5.05.6 mi / 508.5 ft gainThe trailhead begins directly behind the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge on km 37 of the Icefields Highway. The trail is well marked and winds along the shore of Bow Lake for the first 1.2km of the hike. Eventually you will lead up to a narrow gorge and onto the crest of a glacial moraine. There are only a few...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
East End of Rundle Scramble
4.44.7 mi / 2880 ft gainThis well marked, fun hike that has a bit of everything, from easy forest walking, to steep slabs, minor hands on scrambling, and a scree slope to the summit.From the parking lot, head north up the hill, where the trail begins around the power poles. There a few different paths to start, so it's ...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Ha Ling Sunrise Hike
4.15 mi / 2296.6 ft gainStart at the Goat Creek parking lot and cross the road towards Ha Ling. There is an access road with a gate on the other side. Walk up the road and across the bridge. From there the trail is obvious and will lead you to the summit. Overall it's a fairly easy hike with switchbacksOnce above tree l...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Hike to Grassi Lake
4.52.4 mi / 820.2 ft gainTo get to the Grassi Lake trailhead, continue past the Nordic Center about 2km and take a small left when you reach a junction between a gravel road and a paved road. You want to be on the paved road, as this will lead you down to the Grassi Lake parking lot. The trail starts right behind the res...Read more -
Edgewater, British Columbia
Hike to Windy Ridge
10.6 mi / 1640.4 ft gainWindy Ridge is located by Og Pass in the Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. Whether you start from any of the campgrounds, huts or the lodge, the way to the Windy Ridge Trail is well indicated and the trail itself is well worn. Beware that if you are using the Gem Trek map (1:100,000), the notes ...Read more -
Edgewater, British Columbia
Hike to Nub Peak
5.07.3 mi / 2789 ft gainStarting right at Mt. Assiniboine Lodge, there is very clear signage for this hike. The arrows will lead you over a wooden walkway right before you begin a gentle assent through the woods,gaining elevation the further you go, and then arrive at The Nublet which is before the peak. The Nublet has ...Read more -
Edgewater, British Columbia
Explore Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
5.0Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site sequestered 27 km from the nearest road. We took a helicopter in, and hiked out . You can also hike both ways, but the hiking once you are there is more amazing than on the way in. You can also ski in on backcountry skis in the Win...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Mount Lady Macdonald Scramble in Winter
3.5The Mount Lady Macdonald trail begins at Cougar Creek, starting out as a leg burner through the forest, then meandering through boulders, halfway up. The boulders, sparse forest, and views of the Bow River Valley make for a classic mountain landscape that isn't always offered by forested walks to...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Rock Climb at Cougar Creek Canyon
4.03.1 mi / 49.2 ft gainFrom the TransCanada highway, take the second exit into Canmore (from either direction), and head uphill on Elk Run Boulevard. At the top of the hill, across from the Iron Goat restaurant, there is a three way intersection, head right across the bridge and take an immediate left into the parking ...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Peyto Lake Overlook and Bow Pass Summit
4.94.22 mi / 863 ft gainPeyto Lake is a scenic location on the Icefields Parkway about 40 km (25 miles) north of the town of Lake Louise. Access to the viewing area for this magnificent area is immediately off the parkway and is well signposted. From the parking lot at Bow Summit, a short paved trail leads to one of th...Read more -
Edgewater, British Columbia
Scramble the Towers
12.4 mi / 3937 ft gainFrom the Assiniboine Lodge (or your campsite or your hut), follow directions to Wonder Pass. After the pass, there are two ways to get up to The Towers, which you can see on the map in the pictures. The first option is to keep going on Wonder Pass Trail a bit further, lose some elevation and cut ...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Hike Grotto Mountain
7.5 mi / 4429.1 ft gainFrom Highway 1A take the exit to the Alpine Club of Canada. Park near the woodpile as the actual parking lot is for Alpine Club customers. The trailhead about 30 metres up the road from the woodpile.The start of the trail is fairly relaxed but it quickly becomes a steep uphill battle. There are t...Read more