Trail Locations

CNC-Grassi Lakes-Highline Trail-3 Sisters Creek-Quarry Lake-Town, 20km, 500m

CNC-down to Bow River-Quarry Lk for lunch-CNC, est 4.5hr

There is some steep, some rocky, and some steep and rocky terrain to the lakes Trailhead is at Chester Parking Lot. There is a new bridge, upstream of the old one, where “Snowdrift” snowshoe trail crosses Headwall Creek. Short but steep side slope before first lake Daffern V1 – 94

Drop off and pick up: Highwood Pass parking lot

Start and end at Highwood Pass parking lot. Some boulder-hopping as you approach Ptarmigan Cirque

Start and end at Highwood Pass parking lot. Some boulder-hopping as you approach Ptarmigan Cirque. Scree slope up Little Arethusa. More detail in Daffern 4th edition, vol. 5- 36A

Go down from Vista Lake Parking to Vista Lake (and up at the end of the day!). Follow fairly steep trail up to Arnica Lake (5km). Continue along trail beyond the lake for .5km up to the highest rise on the trail (continuing about 2km will go down to Twin Lakes), then turn right and go on faint trails about … Read More

Go down from Vista Lake Parking to Vista Lake (and up at the end of the day!). Follow fairly steep trail up to Arnica Lake (5km). Continue along trail beyond the lake for .5km up to the highest rise on the trail, then down about 1.5km to Twin Lakes.

Typical Kananaskis climb to the top of the pass where you can look east and down into the Lusk Creek and Powderface area. Great views the other way too of the Kananaskis Valley. Bring icers. Can be icy in winter.  

Typical B1 hike up to the base of the last ascent to the top.  Then it’s a steep climb over big rocks. Most of us will stop before the last ascent while others may want to push on to the top. Bring gloves for this stretch too. Bring icers. Great views!

Daffern Vol. 1 #9, #2, #4A, #4 Baldy Pass parking lot to Baldy Pass, back to Barrier Lake by Baldy Pass north trail and Barrier Lake Forestry Trails

Daffern Vol. 1 #9 & #11 Baldy Pass parking lot to Baldy Pass, south along the ridge for a few bumps. Short scramble section meaning you need to use your hands to hold on and pull yourself along in places. Bring gloves and icers. Great views

A pleasant hike to the Cave and Basin Visitor Centre where one can eat their lunch and take in the exhibits. Note that you need your park pass to get in but you can share your pass with several other people.

Switchbacks on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain provide a steady uphill hike to a summit renowned for its expansive mountain views (5.5km). At the top, enjoy the 0.5 km boardwalk along the ridge ending at Sanson Peak where the Cosmic Ray Station is located.  We will take an old fire road known as the Sulphur Mountain Westside Trail (5.4 km) … Read More