Hikes
Shawn Bags Kananaskis Dam to Horseshoe Canyon Hike – Kananaskis
Nice winter or shoulder season hike along the Bow River. Quick Stats Distance: 12.3Km Height Gain: 259m Round Trip Time: 3h Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide
Biking
Shawn Bags Junction Mountain Lookout – Kananaskis
Mostly doublewide fire road mountain bike ride in the front ranges. Add in Hill 651038 on foot for an extra 1.6Km + 113m of gain. Quick Stats Distance: 29.56Km Height Gain: 1053m Round Trip Time: 4h11m Surface Type: Dirt/Mud Fire road Weapon of Choice: Mountain Bike – Bonus points for Read more…
Hikes
Shawn Bags Mount Hoffmann – Kananaskis
Perfect hike for excellent views without a ton of effort. Keep your feet dry with a new bridge at the start. Quick Stats Distance: 9.4Km Round trip Height Gain: 480m Round Trip Time: 2h26m Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide Note: Road in is closed Dec 1 to May 15 Read more…
Hikes
Shawn Bags Wind Ridge – Kananaskis
This small peak looks boring from the highway. It is hiding a spectacular secret around back. Quick Stats Distance: 16.35Km Round trip with ridge extension Height Gain: 840m Round Trip Time: 4h15m Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Hike around a ranch in prairies, why not? Quick Stats Distance: 11Km Round Trip Height Gain: 265m Round Trip Time: 2h8m
Hikes
Shawn Bags Rummel Ridge Snowshoe – Kananaskis
Short snowshoe with great views of the Spray valley. Quick Stats Distance: 7.6Km Round Trip Height Gain: 605m Round Trip Time: 2h NOTE: snowshoeing in the mountains may expose you to avalanche risk. Be sure to get the proper training or hire a guide when traveling in the backcountry in Read more…
Hikes
Shawn Bags Ha Ling Peak in the Winter – Kananaskis
An immensely popular trail that is a wee bit quieter in the winter. Quick Stats Distance: ~8.0km round trip Height Gain: ~720m Round Trip Time: 1h43m Kane Rating: Easy Resources: Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
Hikes
Shawn Bags Cox Hill – Kananaskis
Great alternative to Prairie Mtn to stretch the legs. Quick Stats Distance: 16Km Round Trip Height Gain: 824m Round Trip Time: 3h11m Kane Rating: Hike Resources: Kananaskis Trail Guide by Gillian Daffern NOTE: There can be avalanche danger near the top of this hike. If you don’t feel comfortable evaluating Read more…
Hikes
Shawn Bags Spencer Creek – Kananaskis
Spectacular creek hike surrounded by impressive mountains. Quick Stats Distance: 10.17Km Round Trip Height Gain:711m Round Trip Time: 2h55m Resources: Gillean Daffern’s Kananaskis Trail Guide
Alberta Travel
Shawn Bags the Fortress Mountain Road Gravel Bike Ride – Kananaskis
Quick Stats Distance: 16-25Km (depends on route) Height Gain: 800m Round Trip Time: 3h30m Surface Type: Gravel Road / Dirt trail Weapon of Choice: Mountain bike or gravel bike with big tires Resources: Google Maps, Kananaskis Trail Maps