Trails
Trails I have Been On
Here is a listing of most of the trails that I have been on. Some of these trails I have been on more than once. Please understand that my comments on difficulty are subjective opinions and are not to be used as a final judgement.
Hiking trails vary in difficulty, ranging from easy to strenuous. Factors such as trail length, elevation gain, terrain type, and weather conditions contribute to the overall challenge. Easy trails are generally shorter, have minimal elevation changes, and well-maintained surfaces. Moderate trails involve moderate elevation gains, longer distances, and uneven terrain. Difficult trails are longer, steeper, may require scrambling, and can be physically demanding. Harder trails are reserved for experienced hikers, often involving dangerous or technical sections. It’s important to assess one’s fitness level, experience, and trail conditions before attempting a hike to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”
– Lao Tzu
Trail | Location | Difficulty | Activity | Type | Distance in KM | Elevation in M | AllTrails |
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Crimson Lake Loop: Amerada Trail | Crimson Lake Provincial Park | Easy | Hike | Loop | 10.1 | 226 | AllTrails |
Shirley Lake, Paul Lake, and Oster Lake Trail | Elk Island National Park | Easy | Hike | Loop | 11.6 | 126 | AllTrails |
Johnston Canyon to Ink Pots | Banff National Park | Medium | Hike | Out and Back | 11.7 | 608 | AllTrails |
Prairie Mountain | Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone | Medium | Hike | Out and Back | 6.4 | 666 | AllTrails |
Devil’s Thumb Via Lake Agnes Trail | Lake Louise, Banff National Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 11.9 | 883 | AllTrails |
Moss Lake Trail | Elk Island National Park | Easy | Hike | Loop | 12.6 | 182 | AllTrails |
Healy Pass Trail | Banff National Park | Hard | Hike | Out and Back | 18.3 | 890 | AllTrails |
Ptarmigan Cirque | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Medium | Hike | Loop | 4.2 | 271 | AllTrails |
Lake Agnes Trail to Plain of Six Glaciers Trail Loop and Devil’s Thumb | Lake Louise, Banff National Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Loop | 13 | 883 | AllTrails |
Lady Macdonald Trail | Bow Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 9.8 | 1303 | AllTrails |
East End of Rundle | Spray Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 5.6 | 877 | AllTrails |
Vision Quest Ridge Scramble | Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 6.3 | 851 | AllTrails |
Grizzly Peak Trail | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 5.5 | 871 | AllTrails |
Heart Mountain Horseshoe Trail | Bow Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Loop | 11.7 | 940 | AllTrails |
Blackshale Suspension Bridge | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Easy | Hike | Out and Back | 6.1 | 333 | AllTrails |
Yamnuska Ridge and CMC Valley Trail | Bow Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Loop | 8.9 | 922 | AllTrails |
Jura Creek, Door Jamb and Loder Peak Tail | Bow Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Loop | 9.3 | 825 | AllTrails |
Mount Baldy Trail | Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park | Hard | Hike Scramble | Loop | 6.4 | 959 | AllTrails |
Windtower Trail via West Wind Pass | Bow Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 10 | 922 | AllTrails |
Canyon Creek Ice Cave Trail | Elbow River Provincial Recreation Area | Medium | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 13 | 486 | AllTrails |
Pickle Jar Lakes | Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park | Medium | Hike | Out and Back | 11.6 | 662 | AllTrails |
Wasootch Peak via Kananaskis Peak Route | Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 6.1 | 869 | AllTrails |
Windy Point Ridge and Buckle | Kiska/Willson Public Land Use Zone | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 8.9 | 875 | AllTrails |
Opal Ridge | Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 7.2 | 1035 | AllTrails |
Mount Smutwood | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 20 | 961 | AllTrails |
Wood Bison Trail #11 | Elk Island National Park | Medium | Hike | Loop | 15.9 | 171 | AllTrails |
Ha Ling Trail to Ha Ling Peak | Bow Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 7.2 | 748 | AllTrails |
Troll Falls | Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8, Alberta | Easy | Hike | Out and Back | 3.4 | 151 | AllTrails |
Cameron Lake Trail | Waterton Lakes National Park | Easy | Snowshoe | Out and Back | 6 | 22 | AllTrails |
Wall Lake | Akamina-Kishinena Provincial Park | Hard | Snowshoe | Out and Back | 11.4 | 368 | AllTrails |
Chester Lake and Elephant Rocks | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Medium | Snowshoe | Out and Back | 8 | 449 | AllTrails |
Watridge Lake | Spray Valley Provincial Park | Medium | Snowshoe | Out and Back | 8.2 | 194 | AllTrails |
Allstones Lake Trail | Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve | Hard | Hike | Out and Back | 10 | 843 | AllTrails |
Little Lougheed | Spray Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 5.1 | 721 | AllTrails |
Midnight Peak via Baldy Pass | Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 10.6 | 984 | AllTrails |
Anklebiter Ridge Loop | Grotto Mountain Provincial Recreation Area | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Loop | 7.1 | 864 | AllTrails |
Islet Lake and Lost Lake | Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area | Medium | Hike | Loop | 17.1 | 223 | AllTrails |
Coliseum Mountain Trail Loop | Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Loop | 9.2 | 705 | AllTrails |
Mount Ernest Ross | Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 8.2 | 1063 | AllTrails |
Nihahi Ridge Trail | Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 21.6 | 1605 | AllTrails |
Lake of the Falls | Landslide Lake Natural Area | Hard | Backpacking | Out and Back | 40.2 | 1345 | AllTrails |
Mount Bryant Loop | Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone | Hard | Backpacking/ Scramble | Loop | 22.2 | 1958 | AllTrails |
Crypt Lake Trail | Waterton Lakes National Park | Hard | Backpacking/ Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 20.4 | 936 | AllTrails |
Carnarvon Lake and Mount Strachan | Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone | Hard | Backpacking/ Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 25.6 | 1405 | AllTrails |
Ribbon Lake via Ribbon Creek Trail | Spray Valley Provincial Park | Hard | Backpacking/ Scramble | Out and Back | 21.2 | 964 | AllTrails |
Northover Ridge Loop Trail | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Hard | Backpacking/ Scramble | Loop | 33.2 | 2171 | AllTrails |
Grotto Mountain Trail | Bow Flats Natural Area | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Loop | 12.2 | 1469 | AllTrails |
Commonwealth Lake Trail | Peter Lougheed Park | Easy | Snowshoeing | Out and Back | 7.6 | 277 | AllTrails |
The Green Monster | Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park | Medium | Hiking | Out and Back | 11.6 | 704 | AllTrails |
Crowsnest Mountain | Coleman | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 7.4 | 1088 | AllTrails |
Turtle Mountain | Crowsnest Pass | Hard | Hike/Scramble | Out and Back | 7.2 | 922 | AllTrails |
Little Arethusa and Arethusa Cirque | Peter Lougheed Provincial Park | Medium | Hike | Out and Back/Loop | 7.06 | 618 | AllTrails |