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Windtower | C'est Notre Monde

Canmore

Windtower, a grandiose panorama on the Spray Lakes Reservoir

Hiking Difficult

Distance
10 km
Ascent
976 m
Descent
976 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
16˚
Windtower | C'est Notre Monde Map

Description

Windtower via West Wind Pass is a must if you are hiking in the Canadian Rockies. Located in the Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park (Kananaskis Country), this 2688 meter high mountain offers a magnificent panorama of the Spray Lakes Reservoir and surrounding summits. The climb is stenenous but the summit views are worth the effort. Be aware! Windtower earned its name, the wind can be very strong at the top. So, follow along and get ready to summit this unforgettable mountain.

https://www.cnotremonde.com/randonnees/alberta/windtower/

Windtower via West Wind Pass - À mettre sur ta liste si tu randonnes dans le coin ! Cette montagne de 2688 m d’altitude, située dans le Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park (Kananaskis Country) offre un panorama grandiose sur le Spray Lakes Reservoir ainsi que sur d'innombrables sommets de la région. La montée est soutenue mais le sommet te récompensera de tes efforts. Un 360 degrés sur la région... Attention, ça vente sur cette montagne ! Le nom Windtower n’est pas anodin… Accroche toi et suis nous sur cette ascension qui t’en mettra plein la vue !

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

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and November

Features

  • Alpine
  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Dog friendly
  • Wild flowers
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation

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