Day Hike in Kananaskis Country
Calgary, Canada
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Product ID: 772
7 hours
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Offered in: EnglishExplore the wilderness of Kananaskis Country, just Southeaset of Banff National Park, a little known gem in the Canadian Rockies. During this private hike, enjoy the history of the mountain parks, it’s geology, geography, flora and fauna. Looking for something off the beaten path? This is it. Specific hikes vary depending on weather, wildlife and seasons.
- Local guide
- Transportation to/from trailhead
- Kananaskis Conservation Parking Pass $15 + tax/vehicle/day
Meeting point
Kananaskis Trail, Kananaskis Trail, Kananaskis, AB T0L 2H0, Canada
Meet for 8:00 am at the Barrier Lake Visitor Information Centre. 8 km south of Hwy one on Highway 40. Please arrive with a full tank of gas as we will drive to the trailhead after meeting.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Meet and greet your group at a local visitor information centre at 8am. Complete waivers and medical forms and then convoy to the trailhead. After a brief trailhead talk about bear awareness, a few hours of hiking lend itself to an amazing lunch spot in the wild. Enjoy limestone mountain vistas, local wildlife, animal sign, local plants, the geology, history and ecology of this wild area. Each hike is about 7 hours from the trailhead return, and includes a lunch and educational or interpretive component. Transportation is not included but a drive out to this special place is well worth the visit. Don't forget your camera!
Duration:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please come prepared with a day pack, hiking shoes, 1.5 liters of water per person, snacks and clothing for mountain weather.
- It can snow any day of the year in the mountains!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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