More Kananaskis Trails

Trail Name	Distance	Features	Level	Elevation
1. Ribbon Creek	11 Km	F, S, B^*	E-M	+400 m	Map
To access this trail, head South on Highway 40 (Kananaskis Trail) and follow the signs for Kananaskis Village. When turning off hwy 40, take your first left and then an immediate right for the Ribbon Creek Day Use Area. This trail is very popular for its easy access and the variety of hiking options it offers. The scenery along the way is extraordinary. If you manage to surpass the obstacle offered by the strectch of trail between Ribbon Falls and Ribbon Lake, you can loop Ribbon Creek Trail with other routes (through Guinn's Pass) or choose to hike all the way to Spray Lakes Road (through Buller Pass). Trailhead to Ribbon Falls (11 Km): the trail follows the creek with Mount Kidd to the South and Ribbon Peak and Mount Bogart to the North. The trail crosses the creek several times with a slight and gradual grade. Shortly after passing a log pile ont the right you will see a rougher trail heading North (right), this trail heads up Ribbon Creek towards the Memorial Lakes. ^After this junction, you will cross the creek yet again and eventually come upon signs that discourage bikers and cross-country skiers beyond this point (the trail is just too narrow). The trail hits the Ribbon Falls Campground at the 11 Km mark. Ribbon Falls to Ribbon Lake (12.8Km):* Known as "The Obstacle", the trail takes a turn for the vertical and you will begin climbing steeply (gaining 160 m over the next 0.8 Km). You will then come to a rocky cliff. You can keep going but will have to climb 5 m up the cliff face (there are chains to assist you - it never hurts to have rope for extra security). This is quite difficult and will discourage most novice hikers. If you succeed you will be able to continue your trek to Ribbon Lake. At Ribbon Lake you can:1) turn back the way you came; 2) climb over the summit of Guinn's Pass and loop back to Kananaskis Village; or 3) climb over Buller Pass and head to Spray Lakes Road. You might want to arrange for pick up if you choose option 3 above (it makes a total hike of approximately 22 Km one way). Back to Hiking/Trails page Home

2. Kananaskis Village Trail System	Varies	F, S, B	E	Varies	Map
Access the trailhead the same way you would Ribbon Creek Trail (above) or follow the signs all the way to the Village Area. Both will give you access to the Kananaskis Village Trail System. This is a trail system and therefore there are numerous options available to you. Most people creat loops via trails like Kovach or Terrace. Follow the signs and use the maps at trailheads to plan your route. Back to Hiking/Trails page Home

3. Terrace Trail	9 Km	F, S, B	E	+45 m	Map
Head South on Highway 40 follow the Kananaskis Village signs. The main access for Terrace Trail is found via the Rim Trail of the Kananaskis Village Trail system. It leaves the village between the Lodge at Kananaskis and the Signature Club. This trail is frequently used by hikers and mountain bikers. It offers great views of the Kananaskis Golf Course, the slopes of Mount Kidd and The Wedge. Terrace Trail will meet with Galatea Trail at its southern end. A 25 Km loop can be made with the Evan-Thomas Bicycle Path via Kananaskis Trail. For the more adventurous hiker (no bikes or c-c skis allowed) you can loop back to Kananaskis Village via Galatea Creek Trail and Ribbon Creek Trail (this is a difficult, but rewarding 21 Km). Back to Hiking/Trails page Home

4. Buller Pass Trail	6.6 Km	S	D	+670 m	Map
Follow the Spray Lakes Road (Hwy 742) from Canmore to the Buller Pass Day Use Area. The trailhead is on the other side of the highway. Offering panoramic views of the Spray Valley all the way to Mount Assiniboine, Buller Pass Trail is often used as an easier alternative to Ribbon Creek Trail to access Ribbon Lake. At the 6.6 Km mark you will come upon Ribbon Pass. Turn back here or continue on to Ribbon Lake for an additional 2.6 Km. You can also access Galatea Creek Trail using Guinn's Pass (at kilometer 7.9). Back to Hiking/Trails page Home

5. Galatea Creek to Lillian Lake	6.3 Km	F, S	M	+630 m	Map
Check at the Kananaskis Visitor Centre for trail closures - this one is usually closed until the third week of June. From Hwy 40, turn right into the Galatea Day Use Area. A gradual descent takes you from the trailhead to the suspension bridge, crossing the Kananaskis River. After the bridge you will hit a junction. Stay left, the Terrace Trail is to the right. When you come up to the Guinn's Pass Junction, stay left and you will eventually reach Lillian Lake at the 6.3 Km mark. If you take Guinn's Pass (at Kilometer 5.4) you can head to Kananskis Village, take Terrace Trail and loop back to the trailhead (for a total of approximately 49 Km). Back to Hiking/Trails page Home

6. Guinn's Pass Trail	2.8 Km	S	D	+600 m	Map
Guinn's Pass is only accessible using either Ribbon Creek, Galatea Creek or Buller Pass trails (described above). Its main purpose is to create loops between all these trails. It is a steep north-south ascent traversing Guinn's Pass (2,420 m) that goes from Galatea Creek Trail to Buller Pass. Back to Hiking/Trails page Home

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