Bragg Creek, Alberta
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Bragg Creek
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Kananaskis, Alberta
Hiking Burstall Pass
5.09.3 mi / 1542 ft gainThe trail begins along the berm beside Mud Lake. After a rather uninspiring 3 km (you can mountain bike this part) the trail narrows and enters trees where tangled roots twist across the path and you breathe in the smells of damp earth and moss.Ten minutes later the trail spits you across a spl...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Rock Climb at Cougar Creek Canyon
4.03.1 mi / 49.2 ft gainFrom the TransCanada highway, take the second exit into Canmore (from either direction), and head uphill on Elk Run Boulevard. At the top of the hill, across from the Iron Goat restaurant, there is a three way intersection, head right across the bridge and take an immediate left into the parking ...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Mount Lady Macdonald Scramble in Winter
3.5The Mount Lady Macdonald trail begins at Cougar Creek, starting out as a leg burner through the forest, then meandering through boulders, halfway up. The boulders, sparse forest, and views of the Bow River Valley make for a classic mountain landscape that isn't always offered by forested walks to...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Snowshoe to Old Goat Glacier
6.2 mi / 2296.6 ft gainThe trialhead is found on West Side Road on the west side of Spray Lakes Resevoir. In winter, West Side Road is closed to vehicles due to dogsled tours, but is still open to walking - it's a pretty neat experience to get passed by a dozen sled dog teams. Since the road is closed, it adds an extra...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Hike Along Tent Ridge
4.5Starting off just past the Mt Engadine Lodge there is a make shift parking lot on your right hand side (usually filled with 10 or so cars depending when you go) This trail is a loop so there are two trail heads. The first is easily seen about 500m up the road on your left and the second was about...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Running on the Tent Ridge
1.06.3 mi / 2706.7 ft gainTent Ridge is located in Kananaskis Country, a 45 minute drive from Calgary, Alberta. Start on Mount Shark Road at the pull out to your right. You will have to walk a few 100 meters back down the road to access the trail head to begin this hike.Some decent elevation is gained during the hike with...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Scramble Smutwood Peak
5.011.8 mi / 2772.3 ft gainThe trailhead is is located at the first left after the bridge past Engandine Lodge in Kananaskis. The trail forks after a while and you need to take a right which takes you into Smuts Pass. This trail is actually really cool and fun to walk - undulating, narrow, rooted, and right along the edge ...Read more -
Bighorn No. 8, Alberta
Scramble Up Black Rock Mountain
4.0Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on your point of view, getting to/finding the trailhead is the most difficult part of this hike! On top of Black Rock Mountain is an abandoned fire lookout that was utilized from 1928 to 1950. Through all those years, the lookout was supplied by pack horses...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Bryant Creek Lodge via Watridge Lake Trail
16.65 mi / 1401 ft gainThis moderate-graded backcountry hike or ski in the winter can take 5-8 hours (one way). Most people hike or ski in from the Mt. Shark parking lot in Kananaskis Country, a 30 min. drive from Canmore, Alberta. From Mt. Shark Parking Lot (off the Smith-Dorrien Road), take the Watridge Lake Trail t...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
Hiking to Karst Spring in Kananaskis Country
4.5Every year, over 5 million visitors make their way through Banff National Park to soak in the surrounding peaks, bountiful wildlife, and turquoise-colored lakes. With this many visitors, it's hard to find yourself alone, especially during the peak seasons of summer and fall. Right next door to Ba...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Hike to Grassi Lake
4.52.4 mi / 820.2 ft gainTo get to the Grassi Lake trailhead, continue past the Nordic Center about 2km and take a small left when you reach a junction between a gravel road and a paved road. You want to be on the paved road, as this will lead you down to the Grassi Lake parking lot. The trail starts right behind the res...Read more -
Canmore, Alberta
Ha Ling Sunrise Hike
4.15 mi / 2296.6 ft gainStart at the Goat Creek parking lot and cross the road towards Ha Ling. There is an access road with a gate on the other side. Walk up the road and across the bridge. From there the trail is obvious and will lead you to the summit. Overall it's a fairly easy hike with switchbacksOnce above tree l...Read more -
Kananaskis, Alberta
East End of Rundle Scramble
4.44.7 mi / 2880 ft gainThis well marked, fun hike that has a bit of everything, from easy forest walking, to steep slabs, minor hands on scrambling, and a scree slope to the summit.From the parking lot, head north up the hill, where the trail begins around the power poles. There a few different paths to start, so it's ...Read more -
Longview, Alberta
Carnarvon Lake Trail
12.9 mi / 2221 ft gainI first heard about Carnarvon Lake (mistakenly called Carnivore Lake) in 2015 at my sister's wedding in Rhode Island - which is actually the last place I figured I'd get a recommendation. I spent a good amount of time trying to find any mention of Carnivore Lake on the internet, and asked anyone ...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Snowshoe to Johnson Lake
2 miThis is a well-traveled hike, so if you stay on the path, you'll likely need only a good pair of boots. However, in the middle of winter, the lake freezes solid, and you might enjoy exploring a little out on the frozen lake like we did. Snowshoes definitely came in handy out there.This is a very ...Read more -
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Hike to the Hermit of Inglismaldie
4.02 mi / 34 ft gainAs you drive towards Johnson Lake, the road will end at a parking lot where you should park. There are restrooms and picnic tables located in this same area. Due to the low elevation, the trail around Johnson Lake is a gentle walk, but trail conditions should always be checked especially during ...Read more