Kananaskis Valley

A Singing Lake in Kananaskis Country?

by Tony Daffern on November 1, 2011

Some lakes, known to make a greater range of sounds, are often referred to as “singing lakes”. Check out the account of our own Kananaskis Country singing lake. Know of any other singing lakes in Kananaskis Country?

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New Start to Baldy Pass Trail from Lusk Creek

by Gillean Daffern on October 27, 2009

A new trail has been built between the Old Mill Road and Lusk Creek. It serves as both an interpretive trail and as a new start to Baldy Pass trail.

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A Fall hike up Horton Hill

by Gillean Daffern on October 8, 2009

Describes a short hike up Horton Hill off Hwy 40. Good for fall and early spring.

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G8 Summit

by Tony Daffern on July 28, 2009

An easy 2.6 km hike/scramble in Kananaskis Valley (suitable for strong hikers) with a solid height gain of around 914 m (3,000) to a fabulous viewpoint.

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McKay Hills and The Wedge

by Tony Daffern on June 22, 2009

Information on two trails in the Wedge area of Kananaskis Valley: one up the north ridge of The Wedge, the other the descent route from the McKay Hills.

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Marmot Creek Waterfalls

by Gillean Daffern on May 22, 2009

A short, steep and somewhat rough unofficial hike in the Ribbon Creek area for the adventurous waterfall lover at its best during snowmelt or after rain.

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Changes to Lusk Pass and area trails

by Gillean Daffern on May 11, 2009

Logging has finished in the Lusk Creek area and the trails are open once more, but there are changes you should know about.

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Powerline Beaver Ponds

by Tony Daffern on April 17, 2009

A short walk to the Powerline Beaver Ponds south of Mount Lorette to watch the antics of the herons who nest there each year.

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Winter Walk/Snowshoe Evan Thomas Waterfalls

by Gillean Daffern on March 20, 2009

Description of a hike or snowshoe up Evan Thomas Creek to two areas of frozen waterfalls used by ice climbers.

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Troll Falls and Eagle Spotting

by Tony Daffern on March 14, 2009

Trail to Troll Falls. Can be hiked, skied or snowshoed depending on conditions.

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