Alltrails people keep saying that it’s good for all seasons, so we decided to try it in April, which in Alberta is pretty much still winter. Trail preview here. Small trailhead parking is just on the left side of HW40 if you are coming from Calgary, about 200m before Mt. Allan Drive intersection. We always come early, so if you too come first, park your car on the road side perpendicularly. Trail indeed was well packed, at first with steady […]
Emerald Lake is a natural glacier lake in the Rockies but less touristy than Lake Louise or Moraine Lake. You cannot see turquoise water during winter, but the views of surrounding mountains are still spectacular, and the trail around the lake is usually well packed. From Field, it takes around 15 minutes to arrive at the parking lot. The lake is visible from the parking lot and a wooden bridge crosses a portion of it leading to the Emerald Lake […]
It was my first approach to cross-country skiing after approximately 40 years pause. We tried classic style, skis with “fish skin”, and didn’t like it. But we managed to complete the entire 19km. First you incline, more or less steadily, till the very view point of the Consolation Valley, and then simply ski downhill using the track. You need to control your speed for that, and that definitely was a problem for both of us (forgotten skills). Moraine Lake groomed […]
More photos of Sarrail Ridge and Upper Kananaskis Lake here.
Sarrail Ridge, reached via the Rawson Lake trail in Kananaskis Country, demands an elevation gain of approximately 725 meters (2,379 feet) from the trailhead. The route, often regarded as challenging due to its steep sections and rugged terrain, rewards persevering hikers with panoramic views of Upper Kananaskis Lake, Mount Indefatigable, and expansive valleys. While the ascent to Sarrail Ridge requires careful navigation and a good fitness level, the breathtaking scenery at the summit provides a remarkable reward for the effort, […]
Very nice and quiet trail. If you go by HW 93 from Castle Junction, about 4km after Continental Divide on the left side there is a small parking lot, cannot miss it, – the trail starts from there. Very moderate incline through the forest with openings here and there; if you come early you’ll enjoy the sun on surrounding mountains. You cross a small bridge, then hike deeper into the canyon, and eventually it opens up with a gorgeous valley […]