Kananaskis Country

Kananaskis Country - Popular Day Hikes

Second edition

Paperback (21 Jul 2022)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This new edition of Gillean Daffern's bestselling, full-colour guidebook has been completely updated to include new trails, fresh photographs, and revised access information for one of Alberta's favourite destinations for outdoor enthusiasts.

Located on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis Country is just a short drive west of Calgary. The areas of Canmore, Bow Valley, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Highwood, Elbow, Kananaskis Valley, Smith-Dorrien, Sheep and Jumpingpound all offer a wide range of choices for those day trippers looking for unique and irresistible views throughout this world-renowned mountain range. From easy, short day walks to ridgewalks - with a pitch or two of easy scrambling - there is something in this volume for everyone. Some of the trips included are:

  • Ha Ling Peak
  • Barrier Lake Lookout
  • Ribbon Falls
  • Upper Kananaskis Lake
  • Ptarmigan Cirque
  • Burstall Pass
  • Picklejar Lakes
  • Mount Burke
  • Nihahi Ridge
  • Each hike includes:

  • detailed directions to trailheads
  • colour maps and photographs
  • seasonal information
  • round-trip distances
  • trail commentary
  • difficulty ratings
  • Book information

    ISBN: 9781771605519
    Publisher: Heritage Group Distribution
    Imprint: Rocky Mountain Books
    Pub date:
    Edition: Second edition
    DEWEY: 796.5109712332
    DEWEY edition: 23
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 144
    Weight: 249g
    Height: 216mm
    Width: 140mm
    Spine width: 10mm