Parker Ridge | C'est Notre Monde
Parker Ridge, a walk between ice and mountains
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 350 m
- Descent
- 350 m
Hiking in Alberta
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Hiking Routes in Alberta
South Lawson Peak | C'est Notre Monde
A bird's eye view of the Kananaskis Lakes
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 699 m
- Descent
- 699 m
Big Sister | C'est Notre Monde
A steep scramble to a mythical summit in the Canadian Rockies
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
CDT: Border Monument Terminus to Waterton Park
A classic finish to the CDT that ends at Waterton Park in Canada.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
- 245 m
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Border Monument Terminus
The classic finish to the CDT at the Border Monument on Waterton Lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Chief Mountain Terminus
An alternate way to complete the CDT when snow or logistics into Canada are problematic.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Mount Temple: Southwest Ridge
The easiest route on Mount Temple, an 11,000er in Banff National Park.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Pyramid Mountain Scramble
Route to the summit of Pyramid Mountain via the north ridge.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 748 m
- Descent
- 748 m
Cirque Peak
The popular hike to Helen Lake can be extended with this straightforward scramble to the peak overhead.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mount Rundle Normal Route
Beginner-friendly scramble to a summit just outside the town of Banff.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Cascade Mountain Normal Route
Hike and scramble to the top of an impressive peak just outside the town of Banff.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Mount Edith North Peak
Hike and scramble to the first of Mount Edith's three peaks.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Pocaterra Ridge
A beautiful hike right from the start offering great mountain views, alpine flowers and a good workout.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 566 m
- Descent
- 566 m
Eagle Ridge
A great straight forward hike that offers wildflowers and great views.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 603 m
- Descent
- 603 m
Helen Lake and Dolomite Pass
Popular hike to a photogenic lake, plus an extension to get higher and farther into the backcountry.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 808 m
- Descent
- 808 m
Fryatt Valley Trail
Backpacking through a steep valley crowned with imposing peaks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 803 m
- Descent
- 803 m