Kananaskis, Alberta
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Kananaskis
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Bragg Creek, Alberta
Cross-Country Ski and Scramble to Oldforgetmenot for Sunrise
9.9 mi / 2395 ft gainI think it's because I tend to watch football on Sundays that I've started doing more sunrise hikes --- can't say I regret it either! Oldforgetmenot is a perfect objective to take in a sunrise on: elevation gain isn't too intense, distance isn't too trying, and there are quite a few stretches tha...Read more -
Sawback, Alberta
Climb Mt. Cory
3.0Park at the viewpoint parking lot on the left side of the highway, approximately 2.8 km (1.7 mi) after turning off of the Trans Canada Highway. The trailhead is easily located on the north side of the highway. The approach is short but steep and sustained. It starts as a trail and finishes as a s...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Hike to Healy Pass
7.5 mi / 2198.2 ft gainHead up to Healy Pass in late September or early October to check out the beautiful larch trees in their golden glory. Sunshine Meadows, Assiniboine, and other amazing views can be seen from the top of this easy trail. Start your adventure in the Sunshine Village ski resort parking lot. Head behi...Read more -
Banff, Alberta
Mount Assiniboine: Sunshine Village to Mount Shark
5.036.37 mi / 5869 ft gainThis trek specifically covers the distance from Sunshine Village to Mount Shark. You will need a car at Mt. Shark, as there are no shuttles from that location to Canomre or any local areas. Otherwise, you can try to hitch a ride back – your best bet is to talk with some locals or visit the Canmor...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Hike Johnston Canyon
5.01.6 mi / 393.7 ft gainGetting There: The Canyon is very well marked, but here are directions anyway if you're coming from Banff: Head West on the Trans-Canada Highway for about 5 km or so. Take the Bow Valley Parkway exit, and continue West for another 18km - you'll then see signs to your right for Johnston Canyon. Th...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Explore the Pocaterra Cirque
Start at the Pocaterra/Highwood pass parking lot. The pond is about 1.5km directly west from the parking lot, but the trail head is not always obvious, especially if there is snow. Keep an eye out for the flagging tape that marks the trail. Consider bringing snowshoes in November.This makes for ...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Snowshoe to Rockbound Lake
3.011 mi / 2460 ft gainThis is an amazing trail, but not for the feint of heart!The trailhead is located on the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A) in Banff National Park, AB at the Castle Mountain sign. The trailhead is marked by an information sign in the north of the parking lot and the trail initially heads north - not...Read more -
Eldon, Alberta
View the Castle Mountain Lookout
Castle mountain, so named for its fortress-like shape, is a quick hop away from the town of Banff. If you don't have time to hike to Rockbound Lake (at the base of Castle), head to the viewpoint just off of Highway 91 and snap some pictures of this epic mountain. Drive north for about 10 minutes...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Hike to Consolation Lakes
4.03.7 mi / 196.9 ft gainOnce at Moraine Lake, the directions to Consolation Lakes are quite clear. From the parking lot, head northeast past the rockpile, which provides fantastic views of Moraine, then follow the Consolation Lakes Trail for another 2.9 km (1.8 miles) past Taylor Lake until you reach the lake. Depending...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Scramble the Ten Peaks via the Perren Route
A true adventure with lots of route finding, glacier travel, loose rock and high altitude views. This is not for the faint hearted or first timers.From the Moraine Lake parking lot walk down the east side of the lake along the well maintained trail. Towards the end of the lake you will cross the ...Read more