King Creek Ridge
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 4.53 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,343 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 2,343 ft
- Max elevation
- 7,980 ft
- TrailRank
- 24
- Min elevation
- 5,547 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 4 hours 17 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1279
- Uploaded
- September 24, 2017
- Recorded
- April 2015
near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
Viewed 157 times, downloaded 7 times
Itinerary description
From: https://10hikes.com/canada/canmore-hikes/hike-king-creek-ridge/#
This exciting, yet challenging hike seems easy
on paper, but the steepness of the early ascent
is deceptive. From the parking lot, walk out to Highway 40, and cross the bridge over King Creek. Immediately turn right and continue up on a well- marked path.
The path feels like it is going straight up, with only the slightest of switchbacks. Many braids have been created by various animals and people at certain junctures, but alas, the ascent is ever-continuous. Luckily, frequent breaks give you the chance to look behind at the wonderful views unfolding below.
Eventually, you’ll come to a T-intersection. Remember this location, as you may get confused on the return. Turn left and continue through the light forest, making sure to look out for the sporadic views to your right. As you emerge from this forest, however, prepare to be amazed. Early season wildflowers will dot the open areas as you wander up. Just make sure to frequently stop to look back at the ice-cream-cone-shaped Mt. Wintour.
A final mild scramble (though with some major exposure to your right) takes you to the pinnacle – a great place to break for lunch. Enjoy the variety in the rock color, the greens of the meadows in the Opal Range and the views of Kananaskis Lakes to the South. If you look north up the valley, you can even see the former Fortress Ski Resort as well.
The descent on the way down is tricky, and poles help. Keep in mind that the ground is easier to grip after rain, and it can be quite challenging when it is dry and hard.
This exciting, yet challenging hike seems easy
on paper, but the steepness of the early ascent
is deceptive. From the parking lot, walk out to Highway 40, and cross the bridge over King Creek. Immediately turn right and continue up on a well- marked path.
The path feels like it is going straight up, with only the slightest of switchbacks. Many braids have been created by various animals and people at certain junctures, but alas, the ascent is ever-continuous. Luckily, frequent breaks give you the chance to look behind at the wonderful views unfolding below.
Eventually, you’ll come to a T-intersection. Remember this location, as you may get confused on the return. Turn left and continue through the light forest, making sure to look out for the sporadic views to your right. As you emerge from this forest, however, prepare to be amazed. Early season wildflowers will dot the open areas as you wander up. Just make sure to frequently stop to look back at the ice-cream-cone-shaped Mt. Wintour.
A final mild scramble (though with some major exposure to your right) takes you to the pinnacle – a great place to break for lunch. Enjoy the variety in the rock color, the greens of the meadows in the Opal Range and the views of Kananaskis Lakes to the South. If you look north up the valley, you can even see the former Fortress Ski Resort as well.
The descent on the way down is tricky, and poles help. Keep in mind that the ground is easier to grip after rain, and it can be quite challenging when it is dry and hard.
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