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Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scenery: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mileage: 12.5 mi
Region: Spray Valley Provincial Park
Elev. Gain: 3,167 ft
When to Go: Jun—Oct
Avg. Time: 6.5 hr
Parking: Small unpaved lot
Type: Out + Back
Pass: Kananaskis Conservation or $15CAD day-use fee
Know Before You Go:
- A must-do hike in the Kananaskis area - the views are unparalleled. 
- You’ll be treated to beautiful views almost the entire way - the trail is not always easy to follow so having an offline map is helpful. 
- This is highly active bear country so travel in larger groups, carry bear spray and bear bells, play music on the trail if you aren't a super talkative hiker - anything to let them know where you are at all times. This will help you avoid surprise encounters. 
- Once you reach the ridge line at the lake the trail becomes significantly narrower with steep drops, take your time on this portion and enjoy the views. 
- Slight scrambling is required in a handful of spots but there is nothing technical about this trail until you reach the last few hundred feet to the true peak - complete this portion at your own risk. 
- Bring layers and rain gear - it is not uncommon for afternoon squalls to blow through quickly and the trail here is very exposed. 
- Footwear with good traction is a must for this trail. 
- There is no camping or dogs allowed here. 
- No trashcans to be found anywhere so please pack out everything you bring. Trash attracts wildlife and makes the area unsafe for future visitors. 


 
          
        
               
          
        
               
               
               
               
               
               
          
        
               
          
        
               
               
               
          
        
               
          
        
               
          
        
               
          
        
              