Trail Locations

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

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, 700m) 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.

From the Lake O’Hara parking lot, follow Highway 1A until you reach the Ross Lake trail head sign on your right. The trail climbs gradually for 1.3 km to this small lake bounded by a great rock wall. Turn west at the lake and continue for 3.2 km to the Lake O’Hara fire road. Turn north at the fire road … Read More

Daffern V1 – 91 The first part of the trail has been improved and re-routed with the building of The High Rockies trail adding an extra 0.5 km. It has made it harder to ski. In summer It is possible to cross Rummel Pass and go right through to Hwy. 40.

Daffern V1 – 91 + 91A The first part of the trail has been improved and re-routed with the building of The High Rockies trail adding an extra 0.5 km. It has made it harder to ski. In summer It is possible to cross Rummel Pass and go right through to Hwy. 40.