Trail Locations

Daffern Vol. 5 – 4th Edition #56

Daffern V1 – 65

Daffern 4th edition Vol. 1 – #68 and 68A To end of lake then up to Sarrail (Rawson) Ridge

Daffern 4th edition Vol. 1 – #68

Daffern 4th edition Vol. 1 – #68

From the Sparrowhawk Recreation Area Seasonal Parking, cross the highway (742), go up a hill and follow the trail to the High Rockies Trail (~750m). Take the middle trail (slightly left) toward Sparrowhawk Tarns. After ~600m (1.3 km from the highway) is the junction to Read’s Ridge. Turn left. The trail winds about a bit and steepens considerably below another … Read More

Start from Ribbon Creek parking, follow Ribbon Creek to the falls.  Note this trail has changed somewhat since the floods 2013.  The re-built trail up Ribbon Creek has 4 new fibreglass bridges spanning the creek — one with steps on one side. Daffern V1-25  

It is 8.8 km 311 m. one way to the falls. Follow the Ribbon Creek Trail, staying left past the Memorial Lake Trail turnoff. Drop off and Pick up: Ribbon Creek Day Use parking lot

Start from Ribbon Creek trail head, return via Kovach to Kananaskis Village Daffern V1-25, 27  

Drop off and pick up: Paddy’s Flats

Burstall area, Daffern V1 – 88

Drop off and pickup: Sunshine Village Parking lot

Drop off and pickup: Sunshine Village Parking lot Ride gondola to Sunshine Village. Ride Standish chairlift. Hike to Rock Isle Lake and return to top of chairlift. Hike to Simpson Pass and down the Healy Pass Trail to the parking lot. Elevation gain estimated between 100 – 200 m. Elevation descent estimated at 650 m.

Includes Grizzly, Laryx and Rock Isle Lakes. Starts from top of Standish lift.  Requires gondola and lift from Sunshine Parking. Drop off and pickup: Sunshine Village Resort parking lot

You pass by Tower Lake (16 km, 700 m) which could be a turnaround point. This hike is best done in mid-July or later after the snow has cleared at higher elevations.

This trip is best done in mid-July after the snow has cleared out at the higher elevation.