Trail Locations

Not for windy days, short somewhat exposed section, some minor scrambly sections Finding the trail at the beginning can be challenging Sonny Bou’s trip report July 2024, GPS track can be downloaded: https://sonnybou.ca/ssbou2022/glasgownorth.html Drop off and pickup: Nihahi Trailhead

Sadly, the bus can no longer go up the narrow road from Canmore. In 2022, concrete barriers were installed that prevent the bus being able to safely pass oncoming vehicles.

Daffern V3 – 43 11.4 km one way; approx. 500 m Drop off and pick up: Gorge Creek parking lot

Daffern 4th Edition, Vol. 5 #3 Can go to Boundary Pine from the Pass

Daffern 4th Edition, Vol. 5 #4

Daffern Vol 5 3B. Turn west at Grass Pass to go up on ridge, angling to the south. High point has 2 cairns with good views. Go down ridge to the northwest, then cut west to join Gunnery Creek trail – turn south to come out near (former?) Eyrie day use and about 1km from Sentinel Day Use area. Note: … Read More

Grassi Lakes trailhead east from powerplant/Quarry Lake/Canmore Creek/Legion Daffern V3-61

Option to hike down to town, add 3 km V3-61

Daffern V4 – 23A May be some route-finding and bushwhacking for a short distance. This is an out-and-back up to high point. Does not include Spaulding Point or The Castle. If time permits, can go down the ridge to one or the other which will extend distance and increase climb by approx. 100m. Hiking time in Oct. 2017 was approx. … Read More

Daffern V4 – 23A May be some route-finding and bushwhacking for a short distance. This distance/elevation is based on going down the trail past the end of Spaulding Point, then cutting back up a gully and through the woods to meadows below the point. Best access to Point is following a trail at the base of the left side of … Read More

Daffern V1 – 49

Daffern V1-46 Drop off and pick up: Highwood Pass parking lot

Daffern 4th Edition, Vol. 5 #7  

Daffern 4th Edition, Vol. 5 #7 Can return either via Grass Pass Trail (Pack Trail Coulee) or Gunnery Creek