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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
Pocaterra Ridge | C'est Notre Monde
Pocaterra Ridge, a 360° panoramic ridge in the rockies
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 658 m
- Descent
- 927 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
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Description
C’est Notre Monde presents Pocaterra Ridge! This 4 km long ridge in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park (Kananaskis Country) will challenge and reward you with a strenuous climb and an incredible 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains. Ideally, this hike requires two cars positioned at point A and point B of the trail (see article). Definitely a must in Kananaskis!
https://www.cnotremonde.com/randonnees/alberta/pocaterra-ridge/
Un incontournable de Kananaskis Country dans les Rocheuses, C'est Notre Monde t’emmène sur Pocaterra Ridge, une crête de 4 km offrant une vue à 360° sur les sommets du coin. Malgré une montée assez abrupte, la balade offre un panorama inoubliable. L’idéal est de se rendre sur place à deux autos, pour démarrer à un point A et finir à un point B (voir article). Définitivement à mettre sur ta liste !
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
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